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Lyrics & meaning

Puthiya Ulagile

From Aboorva Sakthi 369 · 1991

Lyricist
Pavun Raj
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Aboorva Sakthi 3691991

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Puthiya ulagilae chalchal chalchalIn a new world, moving along merrily
Vindhai kaanavae vandhom indroWe have come today to witness wonders
Pudhumaigal paathukkoBehold the modern novelties
Female
Button thottadhum jaljal jaljalAt the touch of a button, jingling along
Fast motion il future kandomWe saw the future in fast motion
Adhisayam paathukkoBehold the marvel
Male
Putham puthiya vannathilIn brand new colorful hues
Super set ai kandomaeWe saw a fantastic set
Female
Yetti ninnaa vetti kollumIf you stand far away, it will sever you
Nee otti ninnukko tharararaSo stay close and stick together, thararara
Male
Puthiya ulagilae chalchal chalchalIn a new world, moving along merrily
Vindhai kaanavae vandhom indroWe have come today to witness wonders
Pudhumaigal paathukkoBehold the modern novelties
Female
Button thottadhum jaljal jaljalAt the touch of a button, jingling along
Fast motion il future kandomWe saw the future in fast motion
Adhisayam paathukkoBehold the marvel
Male
Aayiram nilavai kandom ingaeWe saw a thousand moons here
Pudhumaigal kaana ingae vandhomWe came here to witness innovations
Female
Kanavugal kaanum kaatchi inguThis is a place where dreams come alive
Ninaivugal yaedhum illaa ooruA town devoid of past memories
Male
Maelum keezhum ulagam pogumThe world moves up and down
Pudhumai ingae naamum kaanbom endrumHere we shall forever witness novelty
Female
Kanavu kannigal engum kaanumDream girls are seen everywhere
Kaadhal jodi andrum endrum unduLoving couples exist then and forever
Male
Aalai paarthu hello solluvomWe shall say hello upon seeing a person
Ponnai paarthu sightum adippomWe shall check out girls upon seeing them
Female
Angum ingum aboorvangal paarthomWe saw rare marvels here and there
Idhu onnum puriyala yenakkonnum theriyalaI do not understand any of this, I know nothing
Male
Puthiya ulagilae chalchal chalchalIn a new world, moving along merrily
Vindhai kaanavae vandhom indroWe have come today to witness wonders
Pudhumaigal paathukkoBehold the modern novelties
Female
Buttom thottadhum jaljal jaljalAt the touch of a button, jingling along
Fast motion il future kandomWe saw the future in fast motion
Adhisayam paathukkoBehold the marvel
Male
Putham puthiya vannathilIn brand new colorful hues
Super set ai kandomaeWe saw a fantastic set
Female
Yetti ninnaa vetti kollumIf you stand far away, it will sever you
Nee otti ninnukko tharararaSo stay close and stick together, thararara
Male
Puthiya ulagilae chalchal chalchalIn a new world, moving along merrily
Vindhai kaanavae vandhom indroWe have come today to witness wonders
Pudhumaigal paathukkoBehold the modern novelties
Female
Buttom thottadhum jaljal jaljalAt the touch of a button, jingling along
Fast motion il future kandomWe saw the future in fast motion
Adhisayam paathukkoBehold the marvel
Female
Kaadhinil kaetkum kukkoo welcomeHearing a cuckoo sound welcoming in the ear
Adhanidam kelu thanks sollumAsk it and it will say thank you
Male
Manidhanin vaazhvil maatram kandomWe witnessed a transformation in human life
Kadhavugal thirandhaal sorgam kaanbomIf doors open, we shall behold heaven
Female
Unakku irukkavum yaedho mayakkamYou seem to experience some kind of dizziness
Indha ulaginil soozhnilai maatram yaenoWhy has the atmosphere changed in this world?
Male
Mind vetriyil maaraa inbamAn eternal joy in the mind's victory
Light minnavae sollum maayaa manthramAs lights flash, it speaks magical spells
Female
Saadhanaigal seidhu paarppomLet us attempt to achieve feats
Saagasathil vetri kolvomWe shall triumph in adventures
Male
Aadum indha idam kaanum ellaiThis dancing place is the visible boundary
Idhu oru thirai padam mana nilai mayangudhuThis is like a movie, the state of mind gets enchanted
Female
Puthiya ulagilae chalchal chalchalIn a new world, moving along merrily
Vindhai kaanavae vandhom indroWe have come today to witness wonders
Pudhumaigal paathukkoBehold the modern novelties
Male
Buttom thottadhum jaljal jaljalAt the touch of a button, jingling along
Fast motion il future kandomWe saw the future in fast motion
Adhisayam paathukkoBehold the marvel
Female
Putham puthiya vannathilIn brand new colorful hues
Super set ai kandomaeWe saw a fantastic set
Male
Yetti ninnaa vetti kollumIf you stand far away, it will sever you
Nee otti ninnukko tharararaSo stay close and stick together, thararara
Male
Puthiya ulagilae chalchal chalchalIn a new world, moving along merrily
Vindhai kaanavae vandhom indroWe have come today to witness wonders
Pudhumaigal paathukkoBehold the modern novelties
Female
Buttom thottadhum jaljal jaljalAt the touch of a button, jingling along
Fast motion il future kandomWe saw the future in fast motion
Adhisayam paathukkoBehold the marvel

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song expresses awe, excitement, and playful disorientation upon stepping into a technologically advanced, futuristic world. The characters marvel at automated buttons, flashing lights, futuristic movie-like sets, and time-bending experiences where the future unfolds in fast motion. Despite the high-tech marvels and unfamiliar environment, human emotions like love, curiosity, and companionship remain constant.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (Rhyme)

Super set ai kandomae / Nee otti ninnukko thararara

End-rhyming words used across lines to create rhythmic symmetry, such as 'kandomae' and 'ninnukko'.

Edhugai (Second letter agreement)

Puthiya ulagilae chalchal chalchal / Button thottadhum jaljal jaljal

Consonance of the second letter in successive lines, seen in 'Puthiya' and 'Vindhai' / 'Button'.

Ono-mato-poeia (Anukaranam)

Puthiya ulagilae chalchal chalchal

Use of rhythmic phonetic words like 'chalchal' and 'jaljal' to convey movement and excitement.

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Trivia

Aboorva Sakthi 369 is a Tamil dubbed version of the iconic 1991 Telugu science fiction comedy film 'Aditya 369' starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Mohini, directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film revolves around time travel in a machine named Aditya 369, making it one of the earliest time-travel sci-fi films in South Indian cinema.

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