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Lyrics & meaning

Sikkendra Aadaiyil Chittukkal

From Iniya Uravu Poothathu · 1987

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Usha Uthup, S. Janaki, Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Iniya Uravu Poothathu1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
…………………Right back left forward
Right back left forwardRight back left forward
Right back left forwardOne two three four
One two three fourOne two three four...
One two three four……….Left back right forward
Left back right forwardLeft back right forward
Left back right forward
Chorus
Treetreetree treetreetreeTreetreetree treetreetree
Treetreetree treetreetreeTreetreetree treetreetree
Female
Sikkendra aadaiyilIn tight-fitting attire
Female :One two three fourFemale: One two three four
Female :Chittukkal aadattumFemale: Let the little sparrows dance
Female :One two three fourFemale: One two three four
Female
Jillendra vaadaiyilIn the cool, chilling breeze
Ullaasam thedattumLet them seek joy and pleasure
Poop pondra vaalibamYouth that is delicate like a flower
Vaadamal vazhattumLet it live without ever fading
Chorus
Treetreetree treetreetreeTreetreetree treetreetree
Treetreetree treetreetreeTreetreetree treetreetree
Female
Sikkendra aadaiyilIn tight-fitting attire
Chittukkal aadattumLet the little sparrows dance
Jillendra vaadaiyilIn the cool, chilling breeze
Ullaasam thedattumLet them seek joy and pleasure
Female
……………..One two three four
One two three fourOne two three four
One two three fourOne two three four
One two three four
Female
Udalukku valimaiyumStrength for the body
Female :One two three fourFemale: One two three four
Female :Manathukku inimaiyumFemale: Sweetness for the mind
Female :One two three fourFemale: One two three four
Female :Azhagukku ilamaiyumFemale: Youthfulness for beauty
Female: One two three fourFemale: One two three four
Female :Amaivathu avasiyamFemale: Achieving these is essential
Female :One two three fourFemale: One two three four
Female
Iyarkkaiyin seedhanam paruvaththin moganamNature's dowry and youth's enchanting melody
Iyarkkaiyin seedhanam paruvaththin moganamNature's dowry and youth's enchanting melody
Ullaasam vazhangidaTo bestow pure pleasure
Ilamagal kodiyidaithaan padaiththaanHe created the slender waist of a young woman
Female :One two three fourFemale: One two three four
Female
Sikkendra aadaiyilIn tight-fitting attire
Chittukkal aadattumLet the little sparrows dance
Jillendra vaadaiyilIn the cool, chilling breeze
Ullaasam thedattumLet them seek joy and pleasure
Poop pondra vaalibamYouth that is delicate like a flower
Vaadamal vazhattumLet it live without ever fading
Chorus
Treetreetree treetreetreeTreetreetree treetreetree
Treetreetree treetreetreeTreetreetree treetreetree
Female
……………..One two three four
One two three fourRight up left up
Right up left upRight up left up
Right up left upOne two three four
One two three four
Female
Abhinayam pala vagaiExpressions are of many types
Female :One two three fourFemale: One two three four
Female :Adhil idhu oru vagaiFemale: Among them, this is one type
Female :One two three fourFemale: Blended with pitch and rhythm
Female :Sudhi layam kalanthathuFemale: One two three four
Female :One two three fourFemale: That which bestows delight
Female :Sugangalai koduppathuFemale: One two three four
Female :One two three fourBeautiful forms and rhythm matching them
Female
Azhagiya kolangal adharkena thaalangalBeautiful forms and rhythm matching them
Azhagiya kolangal adharkena thaalangalVarious endless thoughts
Yaethaetho ninaivugalWill be born daily like waves of the sea
Dhinasari kadal alai pol pirakkumFemale: One two three four
Female :One two three fourIn tight-fitting attire
Female
Sikkendra aadaiyilLet the little sparrows dance
Chittukkal aadattumIn the cool, chilling breeze
Jillendra vaadaiyilLet them seek joy and pleasure
Ullaasam thedattumYouth that is delicate like a flower
Poop pondra vaalibamLet it live without ever fading
Vaadamal vazhattumTreetreetree treetreetree
Chorus
Treetreetree treetreetreeTreetreetree treetreetree...
Treetreetree treetreetree…..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic dance song from 'Iniya Uravu Poothathu' blends elements of Western aerobic exercise routines with Tamil poetic expressions of youth and vigor. The song encourages young women to stay active and dance joyously, emphasizing that physical strength, mental happiness, and youthful beauty are vital components of a vibrant life. Through lyricist Vaali's rhythmic pen, youth is celebrated as nature's gift. The interplay of physical fitness drill commands ('One two three four', 'Right back left forward') with evocative descriptions of life and ocean-like thoughts highlights the harmonious combination of health, rhythm, and artistic expression.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamāna)

Poop pondra vaalibam

Compares youth directly to a flower ('Poop pondra vaalibam') and endless thoughts to ocean waves ('kadal alai pol pirakkum').

Edugai (Second letter rhyming)

Sikkendra aadaiyil / Chittukkal aadattum / Jillendra vaadaiyil

Matching second consonants across successive lines such as 'Sikkendra', 'Chittukkal', and 'Jillendra' to create an upbeat verbal rhythm.

Monai (Initial letter alliteration)

Udalukku valimaiyum / Manathukku inimaiyum

Repetition of initial vowel sounds across structural line endings ('Udalukku', 'Manathukku', 'Azhagukku') to build musicality.

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Trivia

'Iniya Uravu Poothathu' (1987) stars Suresh and Nadhiya, featuring music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The track stands out for its unique aerobic workout-inspired arrangement, blending modern exercise callouts ('One two three four') directly into classical-pop Tamil dance choreography during the late 1980s.

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