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Lyrics & meaning

Singakutty Varuvan

From Moovendhar · 1998

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singer
Mano
Music director
Sirpy
Details
Moovendhar1998

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Haei singakutty varuvandaHey, a lion cub will come,
Thanga thottil kondaadaTo celebrate in a golden cradle,
Thaalattu pada dadad..dadad daddaaTo sing a lullaby, dadad..dadad daddaa.
Male
Haei appan jaada irupaandaHey, he will look just like his father,
Avanum oora jeyipaandaHe too will conquer the town,
En peru paada dadad..dadad daddaaTo sing my name, dadad..dadad daddaa.
Male
Varuvaanae roja joraaHe will come grandly like a rose,
Siripaanae rojaa poovaaHe will smile like a rose flower,
Nadai vandi thalli thalliPushing his baby walker-wagon,
Naatta suthuvaandaHe will roam around the country.
Male
Haei singakutty varuvandaHey, a lion cub will come,
Thanga thottil kondaadaTo celebrate in a golden cradle,
Thaalattu pada dadad..dadad daddaaTo sing a lullaby, dadad..dadad daddaa.
Male
Kali kaala kannana iruppan doiHe will be the Krishna of the Kali Yuga, oh my!
Chorus :Aama kali kaala kannana iruppan doiChorus: Yes, he will be the Krishna of the Kali Yuga, oh my!
Male :Haei kaanalae ponnai ellam valaippan doiMale: Hey, he will charm all women just with a glance, oh my!
Chorus :Aama kaanalae ponnai ellam valaippan doiChorus: Yes, he will charm all women just with a glance, oh my!
Male
Mala eduppaanada kudai pidipaanadaHe will lift a mountain and hold it like an umbrella,
Avan maaman ponnai sirai edupaanadaHe will capture his maternal uncle's daughter's heart!
Chorus :HahahahahaChorus: Hahahahaha
Male :Ada maama nee ponna pethukkoMale: Hey uncle, give birth to a girl child,
Ada illaiyinna udhapaanae dadad..dadad daddaaOtherwise he will kick you, dadad..dadad daddaa!
Male
Haei singakutty varuvandaHey, a lion cub will come,
Thanga thottil kondaadaTo celebrate in a golden cradle,
Thaalattu pada dadad..dadad daddaaTo sing a lullaby, dadad..dadad daddaa.
Male
Kai veesi nadantha vedhiyilaeIn the street where he walks swinging his hands,
Chorus :Avan kai veesi nadantha veedhiyilaeChorus: In the street where he walks swinging his hands,
Male :Indha oorellam vanangum varisaiyilaeMale: The entire town will bow down in line,
Chorus :Indha oorellam vanangum varisaiyilaeChorus: The entire town will bow down in line,
Male
Mella sirippaanada alli koduppaanadaHe will smile gently and give generously,
Pugazh poomaalaigal thozhil summapaanadaHe will carry garlands of fame on his shoulders.
Andha dhesinghu raajavai polaJust like King Desingu,
Vandhu kudhiraiyil kuthipaanda dadad..dadad daddaaHe will come jumping on a horse, dadad..dadad daddaa!
Male
Haei singakutty varuvandaHey, a lion cub will come,
Thanga thottil kondaadaTo celebrate in a golden cradle,
Thaalattu pada dadad..dadad daddaaTo sing a lullaby, dadad..dadad daddaa.
Male
Haei appan jaada irupaandaHey, he will look just like his father,
Avanum oora jeyipaandaHe too will conquer the town,
en peru paada dadad..dadad daddaaTo sing my name, dadad..dadad daddaa.
Male
Varuvaanae roja joraaHe will come grandly like a rose,
Siripaanae rojaa poovaaHe will smile like a rose flower,
Nadai vandi thalli thalliPushing his baby walker-wagon,
Naatta suthuvaandaHe will roam around the country.
Male
Haei singakutty varuvandaHey, a lion cub will come,
Thanga thottil kondaadaTo celebrate in a golden cradle,
Thaalattu pada dadad..dadad daddaaTo sing a lullaby, dadad..dadad daddaa.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic folk track from Moovendhar (1998) is a joyful celebration anticipating the birth of a baby boy, playfully referred to as a 'lion cub' (singakutty). The protagonist affectionately describes how the child will inherit his father's charisma, grow up to conquer hearts, charm the village, and walk with regal grandeur like King Desingu.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Simile)

Haei singakutty varuvanda

Compares the upcoming baby to a 'lion cub' (singakutty) and his smile to a 'rose flower' (rojaa poovaa) to highlight his strength, beauty, and innocence.

Metaphor & Cultural Allusion

Kali kaala kannana iruppan doi

Compares the child to Lord Krishna ('Kali kaala kannan') and King Desingu ('Dhesinghu raajavai pola') to invoke mythological charm and legendary valour.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Varuvaanae roja joraa / Siripaanae rojaa poovaa

The second letters of 'Varuvaanae' and 'Siripaanae' match in sound (r/ri pattern), enhancing rhythmic harmony.

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Trivia

Moovendhar (1998) stars Sarathkumar and Devayani, with music composed by Sirpy and lyrics authored by Pazhani Bharathi. The song highlights traditional Tamil baby-welcoming folk celebrations.

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