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Takataka Jikujiku

From Aayiram Muthangal · 1982

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Aayiram Muthangal1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu vanthaalWith rhythm and dance, she arrived
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu gangaiLike the sparkling river Gangai
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu vanthaalWith rhythm and dance, she arrived
Thaenaattrilae neeraadinaalShe bathed in a river of honey
Poongaattrilae thaeraerinaalShe rode a chariot in the gentle breeze
Vanthaal gangai vanthaal….Gangai came, she came...
Male
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu vanthaalWith rhythm and dance, she arrived
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu gangaiLike the sparkling river Gangai
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu vanthaalWith rhythm and dance, she arrived
Thaenaattrilae neeraadinaalShe bathed in a river of honey
Poongaattrilae thaeraerinaalShe rode a chariot in the gentle breeze
Vanthaal gangai vanthaal….Gangai came, she came...
Male
: Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujiguRhythmic syllable beats
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu taktakRhythmic syllable beats
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujiguRhythmic syllable beats
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu taktakRhythmic syllable beats
Male
Neeraadaiyil mealaadaikkumBetween the water-soaked garment and the upper dress
En pola aanaaga vendumA thought arises that one should be a man like me
Endra ennam thondrumSuch a thought crosses the mind
Eerathilum mogaththilumIn the wetness and in romantic passion
Aadaikku than maeni vaerkkumHer body sweats underneath her dress
Idhai thottu paarkkumShe touches it to feel
Male
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujiguRhythmic syllable beats
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu taktakRhythmic syllable beats
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujiguRhythmic syllable beats
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu taktakRhythmic syllable beats
Male
Sevvaazhai poo vaan paarppathaiA red banana flower looking up at the sky
Ippothuthaan ingu paarthaenI just saw that here right now
Adhai konjam kettaen aahhaaI asked for a bit of it, ah
Naanaththinaal paadhaththinaalOut of shyness, with her feet
Yaeningu kolangal pottaalWhy did she draw patterns on the ground here?
Idhai ennai kettaal ooohoooShe asked me this, ooh
Male
Kaaman kalai paadangalilIn the lessons of the art of love
Kaaman kalai paadangalilIn the lessons of the art of love
Innum enna michcham solladiTell me, what else is remaining?
Male
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu vanthaalWith rhythm and dance, she arrived
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu gangaiLike the sparkling river Gangai
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu vanthaalWith rhythm and dance, she arrived
Thaenaattrilae neeraadinaalShe bathed in a river of honey
Poongaattrilae thaeraerinaalShe rode a chariot in the gentle breeze
Vanthaal gangai vanthaal….aaa….aa….Gangai came, she came... ah... ah...
Vanthaal gangai vanthaal….Gangai came, she came...
Male
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujiguRhythmic syllable beats
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu taktakRhythmic syllable beats
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujiguRhythmic syllable beats
Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu taktak…,Rhythmic syllable beats

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat romantic song from 'Aayiram Muthangal' (1982) celebrates the graceful arrival and alluring presence of a woman compared to the holy and flowing river Gangai. The lyrics paint poetic imagery of love, passion, bashfulness, and sensual desire using metaphors like bathing in a river of honey and riding on a gentle breeze. Through rhythmic scatting ('tagatagajigujigu'), lyricist Pulamaipithan captures the playfulness and sensuality of romantic banter between lovers, as they explore the nuances of love and intimacy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Thaenaattrilae neeraadinaal

Comparing the beloved lady to the sacred river Gangai ('gangai') and describing her experience as bathing in a 'river of honey' ('Thaenaattrilae neeraadinaal').

Onomatopoeia / Sol-Aadatchi

Tagatagajigujigu tagatagajigujigu vanthaal

Use of rhythmic scatting words ('Tagatagajigujigu') to emulate dance beats and lively musical movement.

Imagery (Uvamai / Katchi Imbam)

Naanaththinaal paadhaththinaal

Visualizing bashfulness through the act of tracing patterns on the floor with toes ('Naanaththinaal paadhaththinaal yaeningu kolangal pottaal').

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Trivia

'Aayiram Muthangal' (1982) features music composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (who served as music director for select projects during this period) with lyrics penned by Pulamaipithan.

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