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Lyrics & meaning

Pattukkaran Paadi

From Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil · 1972

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
L. R. Eswari, B. S. Vasantha, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Saibaba
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil1972

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ahaaa…aaa…aa…aa…Ahaaa…aaa…aa…aa…
Haa haa haa haa hoo hoo ha a haaHaa haa haa haa hoo hoo ha a haa
Female
Paattukaaran paadi paakalaamLet the singer try singing
Aattakkari aadi paakkalaamLet the dancer try dancing
Nottakkaran nottam parkalaamLet the spectator watch and judge
Vaa vaa vaa vaalibamaeCome, come, come, youthfulness!
Vaa vaa vaa vaalibamaeCome, come, come, youthfulness!
Chorus
Paattukaaran paadi paakalaamLet the singer try singing
Aattakkari aadi paakkalaamLet the dancer try dancing
Nottakkaran nottam parkalaamLet the spectator watch and judge
Vaa vaa vaa vaalibamaeCome, come, come, youthfulness!
Vaa vaa vaa vaalibamaeCome, come, come, youthfulness!
Male
Vanaja kirija valainjaa nelinjaaIf Vanaja and Girija bend and sway
Vanaja kirija valainjaa nelinjaaIf Vanaja and Girija bend and sway
Mayakkam varum allavoo hoo oo oo ooWon't intoxication overcome us?
Chorus
……………………………[Instrumental Interlude]
Male
Nammidam navarasam naadagamWith us, a play of nine emotions
Nadathidum pen illaiyooIsn't there a woman who performs it?
Chorus
…………………[Instrumental Interlude]
Male
Nammidam navarasam naadagamWith us, a play of nine emotions
Nadathidum pen illaiyooIsn't there a woman who performs it?
Female :Pennidam adhisaya kaaviyamFemale: A miraculous epic in a woman
Padithidum kann illaiyooAren't there eyes to read it?
Chorus
Malarpol sirippom manam pol iruppomWe will smile like flowers and live as our heart desires
Malarpol sirippom manam pol iruppomWe will smile like flowers and live as our heart desires
Female
Sankara gaensha lighta sirichaIf Sankara and Ganesha smile softly
Mayakkam varumallavoWon't intoxication follow?
Sankara gaensha lighta sirichaIf Sankara and Ganesha smile softly
Mayakkam varumallavoWon't intoxication follow?
Male
Hoo oo oo oooHoo oo oo ooo
Female
Paattukaaran paadi paakalaamLet the singer try singing
Aattakkari aadi paakkalaamLet the dancer try dancing
Nottakkaran nottam parkalaamLet the spectator watch and judge
Vaa vaa vaa vaalibamaeCome, come, come, youthfulness!
Both :Vaa vaa vaa vaalibamaeBoth: Come, come, come, youthfulness!
Female
Hoo oo oo oo ooHoo oo oo oo oo
Malligai malargalil punnagaiDid the smile on jasmine flowers
Piranthathu pennidamoTake birth from a woman?
Chorus
…………………….[Instrumental Interlude]
Female
Malligai malargalil punnagaiDid the smile on jasmine flowers
Piranthathu pennidamoTake birth from a woman?
Female
Sennira kathirgalin ponniramDid the golden hue of red sun rays
Vilainthathum kannidamooBlossom within her eyes?
Chorus
Panivaai malarae …paavai vadivaeBlossom softly, oh flower... in the form of a maiden
Panivaai malarae …paavai vadivaeBlossom softly, oh flower... in the form of a maiden
Male
Vanaja kirija valainjaa nelinjaaIf Vanaja and Girija bend and sway
Mayakkam varum allavoo hoo oo oo ooWon't intoxication overcome us?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful song celebrates the vivacity of youth, music, dance, and romance. The lyrics present a lively back-and-forth between male and female viewpoints, inviting artists to perform and spectators to enjoy the spectacle. Through poetic imagery, women are likened to exquisite flowers and living epic poems that captivate the senses.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Vaa vaa vaa vaalibamae

The repetition of 'Vaa vaa vaa' emphasizes enthusiastic invitation to youthfulness.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Paattukaaran paadi paakalaam

Repetition of initial consonants like 'P' in 'Paattukaaran paadi paakalaam' creates a rhythmic cadence.

Simile (Uvamai)

Malarpol sirippom manam pol iruppom

Compares smiling naturally to the opening/blooming of a flower using 'pol'.

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Trivia

The film 'Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil' (1972) starred Jayalalithaa and Muthuraman in lead roles. Legendary lyricist Vaali composed these fun, rhythmic verses capturing early 1970s Tamil cinema dance song aesthetics.

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