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Lyrics & meaning

Papamagapani

From Malligai Poo · 1973

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
V. Kumar
Details
Malligai Poo1973

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
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Male
Paapamagapaa nee nee paattai rasippaa paa paa paaPa-pa-ma-ga-pa, you enjoy the song, pa-pa-pa
Paapamagapaa nee nee paattai rasippaa paa paa paaPa-pa-ma-ga-pa, you enjoy the song, pa-pa-pa
Maapathapatha thaa thaa manasa ingu thaa nee thaMa-pa-tha-pa-tha, give, give, give your heart here, you give
Sarigamapathanisa sarasamulla sarasaaSa-ri-ga-ma-pa-tha-ni-sa, O playful lover!
Chorus
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Male
Isaiyinil vazhigindra inimaiyilIn the sweetness overflowing from music,
Vizhugindra idhayangal ingu varugaMay the hearts that fall for it gather here!
Irukkindra varaiyinil kidaikkindraAs long as we live, in the pleasures
Sugangalil anaivarum pangu perugaThat are available, let everyone take a share!
Male
Isaiyinil vazhigindra inimaiyilIn the sweetness overflowing from music,
Vizhugindra idhayangal ingu varugaMay the hearts that fall for it gather here!
Irukkindra varaiyinil kidaikkindraAs long as we live, in the pleasures
Sugangalil anaivarum pangu perugaThat are available, let everyone take a share!
Male
Yaarum innaeram kaiththaalam podungalEveryone clap your hands at this time!
Yaarum innaeram kaiththaalam podungalEveryone clap your hands at this time!
Yaavum ullaasam en paattai kelungalEverything is joy, listen to my song!
Intha bhoomiyil vantha velaiyae inbamaaga vaazhaSince the purpose of coming to this earth is to live happily,
Indru polavae naanJust like today, I...
Endrum paaduven ungal saarbaagaWill always sing on your behalf!
Male
Paapamagapaa nee nee paattai rasippaa paa paa paaPa-pa-ma-ga-pa, you enjoy the song, pa-pa-pa
Maapathapatha thaa thaa manasa ingu thaa nee thaMa-pa-tha-pa-tha, give, give, give your heart here, you give
Sarigamapathanisa sarasamulla sarasaaSa-ri-ga-ma-pa-tha-ni-sa, O playful lover!
Male
Paiyirendil kaiyai vittuPut your hands into both your pockets,
Kaaseduthu ulla mattum alli vidugaTake out money and spend it freely to your heart's content!
Vaiyagaththil sorkkamondruThinking that a heaven on earth
Vanthathendru enni konduHas arrived right here,
Ellorum thulli vizhugaMay everyone leap and jump in excitement!
Male
Kaalam ennaalum porkkaalam aagattumMay time forever turn into a golden age!
Geedham sangeetham engengumm ketkattumMay songs and music be heard everywhere!
Iravu enbathu iraivan thanthathaeThe night was given by God
Aattam pottu paarkkaTo dance and enjoy,
Inimaiyaana en kural piranthathuMy sweet voice was born
Bodhai undaakka….To create a blissful intoxication...
Male
Paapamagapaa nee nee paattai rasippaa paa paa paaPa-pa-ma-ga-pa, you enjoy the song, pa-pa-pa
Maapathapatha thaa thaa manasa ingu thaa nee thaMa-pa-tha-pa-tha, give, give, give your heart here, you give
Sarigamapathanisa sarasamulla sarasaaSa-ri-ga-ma-pa-tha-ni-sa, O playful lover!
Sarasamulla sarasaa…..O playful lover...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic dance song celebrates the joy of music, celebration, and living life to the fullest. The singer invites the audience to submerge themselves in the sweetness of music, leave behind worries, clap hands, and embrace the joyous moments life offers. He humorously encourages spending money freely to celebrate, describing the gathering as a heaven brought down to earth. He asserts that the night was gifted by God to dance, and his voice exists to induce a sweet, musical intoxication.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Swaraksharam / Wordplay with Musical Notes

Paapamagapaa nee nee paattai rasippaa paa paa paa

Lyricist Vaali brilliantly blends Carnatic musical solfege notes (Swaras like Pa, Ma, Ga, Tha, Sa, Ri) with Tamil words seamlessly (e.g., 'paattai rasippaa', 'manasa ingu thaa').

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Isaiyinil / Vizhugindra / Irukkindra

The second consonant sound 'sai/zhu/ru' creates a pleasing rhythm across consecutive lines.

Metaphor (Uruvagim)

Vaiyagaththil sorkkamondru vanthathendru enni kondu

Comparing the joyful musical gathering and atmosphere to a heaven descending upon earth.

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Trivia

This song features music composed by V. Kumar, who was affectionately known as 'Mellisai Maamani' in Tamil cinema. The song uniquely opens and recurs with rhythmic vocal swara patterns rendered by T. M. Soundararajan, showcasing Vaali's signature ability to fuse musical solfege seamlessly into colloquial Tamil lyrics.

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