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Sikkendra Aadaiyil Chittukkal

From Iniya Uravu Poothathu · 1987

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Usha Uthup, S. Janaki, Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Iniya Uravu Poothathu
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
30 Jan 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
…………………
Right back left forward
Right back left forward
One two three four
One two three four……….
Left back right forward
Left back right forward
Treetreetree treetreetree
Treetreetree treetreetree
Sikkendra aadaiyil
Female :One two three four
Female :Chittukkal aadattum
Female :One two three four
Jillendra vaadaiyil
Ullaasam thedattum
Poop pondra vaalibam
Vaadamal vazhattum
Treetreetree treetreetree
Treetreetree treetreetree
Sikkendra aadaiyil
Chittukkal aadattum
Jillendra vaadaiyil
Ullaasam thedattum
……………..
One two three four
One two three four
One two three four
Udalukku valimaiyum
Female :One two three four
Female :Manathukku inimaiyum
Female :One two three four
Female :Azhagukku ilamaiyum
Female: One two three four
Female :Amaivathu avasiyam
Female :One two three four
Iyarkkaiyin seedhanam paruvaththin moganam
Iyarkkaiyin seedhanam paruvaththin moganam
Ullaasam vazhangida
Ilamagal kodiyidaithaan padaiththaan
Female :One two three four
Sikkendra aadaiyil
Chittukkal aadattum
Jillendra vaadaiyil
Ullaasam thedattum
Poop pondra vaalibam
Vaadamal vazhattum
Treetreetree treetreetree
Treetreetree treetreetree
……………..
One two three four
Right up left up
Right up left up
One two three four
Abhinayam pala vagai
Female :One two three four
Female :Adhil idhu oru vagai
Female :One two three four
Female :Sudhi layam kalanthathu
Female :One two three four
Female :Sugangalai koduppathu
Female :One two three four
Azhagiya kolangal adharkena thaalangal
Azhagiya kolangal adharkena thaalangal
Yaethaetho ninaivugal
Dhinasari kadal alai pol pirakkum
Female :One two three four
Sikkendra aadaiyil
Chittukkal aadattum
Jillendra vaadaiyil
Ullaasam thedattum
Poop pondra vaalibam
Vaadamal vazhattum
Treetreetree treetreetree
Treetreetree treetreetree…..
...
Right back, left forward
Right back, left forward
One, two, three, four
One, two, three, four...
Left back, right forward
Left back, right forward
Dree dree dree, dree dree dree
Dree dree dree, dree dree dree
In stylish, snug clothes,
Female: One, two, three, four
Female: Let these sparrows dance
Female: One, two, three, four
In the chilly breeze,
Let them seek joyful fun
May youth, gentle as a flower,
Live on without fading away
Dree dree dree, dree dree dree
Dree dree dree, dree dree dree
In stylish, snug clothes,
Let these sparrows dance
In the chilly breeze,
Let them seek joyful fun
...
One, two, three, four
One, two, three, four
One, two, three, four
Strength for the body,
Female: One, two, three, four
Female: Sweetness for the mind,
Female: One, two, three, four
Female: Youthfulness for beauty,
Female: One, two, three, four
Female: Having all these is essential
Female: One, two, three, four
Nature's gift is the melody of youth,
Nature's gift is the melody of youth,
To bring delight,
He shaped a young woman's slender waist!
Female: One, two, three, four
In stylish, snug clothes,
Let these sparrows dance
In the chilly breeze,
Let them seek joyful fun
May youth, gentle as a flower,
Live on without fading away
Dree dree dree, dree dree dree
Dree dree dree, dree dree dree
...
One, two, three, four
Right up, left up
Right up, left up
One, two, three, four
There are many kinds of dance gestures,
Female: One, two, three, four
Female: And this is one of them
Female: One, two, three, four
Female: Blending melody and rhythm,
Female: One, two, three, four
Female: It brings pure pleasure
Female: One, two, three, four
Beautiful forms with matching beats,
Beautiful forms with matching beats,
Endless thoughts and feelings
Rise every day like ocean waves
Female: One, two, three, four
In stylish, snug clothes,
Let these sparrows dance
In the chilly breeze,
Let them seek joyful fun
May youth, gentle as a flower,
Live on without fading away
Dree dree dree, dree dree dree
Dree dree dree, dree dree dree...
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Chorus
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Chorus
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Chorus

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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