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Lyrics & meaning

Singara Solaiye Ullasa Velaiye

From Bhagyalakshmi · 1961

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
A. L. Raghavan, Jamuna Rani
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Bhagyalakshmi
Movie release year
1961
Lyrics added on
29 Aug 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Singaara cholaiyae ullaasa velaiyae
Ponnaana indha maalai neramae
Ellorum aadalaam sangeedham paadalaam
Nillaamal selvadhae nalladhaa
Singaara cholaiyae ullaasa velaiyae
Ponnaana indha maalai neramae
Ellorum aadalaam sangeedham paadalaam
Nillaamal selvadhae nalladhaa
Kaadhal mannan endru
Enni kondu vandhaaiyo
Nenjil maanam vetkam
Rosham kooda illaiyo
Kaadhal mannan endru
Enni kondu vandhaaiyo
Nenjil maanam vetkam
Rosham kooda illaiyo
Idhu kalvi koodamaa
Ingae kaadhal paadamaa
Pennai killu keerai pola enni
Odi vandhaayo
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Ummai enni enni
Thookkam kooda vallaiyae
Indru kalvi koodam
Sella aasai illaiyae
Ummai enni enni
Thookkam kooda vallaiyae
Indru kalvi koodam
Sella aasai illaiyae
Ungal kangal pesidum
Male :Inba kaadhal naadagam
Males :Kandu bodhai kondu
Moolai kooda maari ponadhae
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…hoo
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Singaara cholaiyae ullaasa velaiyae
Ponnaana indha maalai neramae
Ellorum aadalaam sangeedham paadalaam
Nillaamal selvadhae nalladhaa
Summaa kottum soottum
Pottaal mattum podhumaa
Ingae kaattu koochal pottaal
Kaadhal thondrumaa
Summaa kottum soottum
Pottaal mattum podhumaa
Ingae kaattu koochal pottaal
Kaadhal thondrumaa
Ummai paavam enbadha
Female :Illai kobam kolvadhaa
Females :Pennai katti kaakkum sakthi illai
Kaadhal vendumaa
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Andha vaanavillai
Kaiyil kondu kaattavaa
Indha mannai kooda
Ponnai pola maatravaa
Thaali seidhu podavaa
Male :Caaril kondu pogavaa
Males :Thendral kaatril yeri paravai pola
Thookki sellavaa
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Thalalla laa laa laa…
Singaara cholaiyae ullaasa velaiyae
Ponnaana indha maalai neramae
Ellorum aadalaam sangeedham paadalaam
Nillaamal selvadhae nalladhaa
A charming garden and a joyful time,
on this golden evening hour!
Everyone can dance, everyone can sing songs—
is it right to just walk away without stopping?
A charming garden and a joyful time,
on this golden evening hour!
Everyone can dance, everyone can sing songs—
is it right to just walk away without stopping?
Thinking you are the king of romance,
did you come all the way here?
Don't you have any honour, shame,
or self-respect in your heart?
Thinking you are the king of romance,
did you come all the way here?
Don't you have any honour, shame,
or self-respect in your heart?
Is this a place of learning,
or is love the lesson taught here?
Treating a woman as an easy catch,
did you come running?
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Thinking of you constantly,
I cannot even fall asleep!
Today, to go to school,
I have no desire at all!
Thinking of you constantly,
I cannot even fall asleep!
Today, to go to school,
I have no desire at all!
In the sweet drama of love
that your eyes act out,
I became so intoxicated
that my mind completely lost its way!
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la… hoo!
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
A charming garden and a joyful time,
on this golden evening hour!
Everyone can dance, everyone can sing songs—
is it right to just walk away without stopping?
Is it enough to simply
put on a coat and suit?
If you make a wild commotion here,
will true love ever blossom?
Is it enough to simply
put on a coat and suit?
If you make a wild commotion here,
will true love ever blossom?
Should I feel pity for you,
or should I get angry?
You don't have the strength to protect a woman,
yet you want love?
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Shall I bring down that rainbow
and hold it in my hands to show you?
Even this ordinary soil,
shall I turn it into gold?
Shall I make a thali (sacred wedding thread) and tie it on you?
Shall I take you away in a car?
Riding the gentle breeze like a bird,
shall I sweep you off your feet?
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
Tra-la-la la la la…
A charming garden and a joyful time,
on this golden evening hour!
Everyone can dance, everyone can sing songs—
is it right to just walk away without stopping?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful, banter-filled group song portrays an exchange between young men and women in an educational or garden setting. The women mock the men for acting like heroic lovers without true self-respect or the capacity to protect a partner, questioning whether making noise or wearing smart Western suits is enough to win love. In response, the men express their infatuation and attempt to woo them with grand romantic promises, offering to capture rainbows, turn dirt to gold, and carry them away like birds on the breeze. Wrapped in a catchy, upbeat chorus inviting everyone to celebrate the golden evening, the song balances humorous teasing with romantic overtures.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Singaara cholaiyae ullaasa velaiyae / Ponnaana indha maalai neramae

The second consonant 'nga' rhymes across lines in the refrain (Singaara / Ponnaana).

Monaai (Alliteration / First letter matching)

Kaadhal mannan endru / Enni kondu vandhaaiyo

Matching 'Ka' sounds at the start of words within the line.

Simile (Uwamai)

Pennai killu keerai pola enni

Comparing a woman to easily plucked greens ('killu keerai') to illustrate disrespect or casual treatment.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Andha vaanavillai kaiyil kondu kaattavaa / Indha mannai kooda ponnai pola maatravaa

Exaggerated romantic claims such as catching a rainbow in hand or turning soil to gold.

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Trivia

This track from Bhagyalakshmi (1961) showcases lyricist Kannadasan's mastery over contemporary youthful dialogue and rhythmic chorus patterns (such as 'Thalalla laa laa laa'). The film starred Gemini Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki, with music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.

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