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Ullaasa Ulagam

From Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum · 1956

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Ghantasala
Music director
Susarla Dakshinamurthi
Movie name
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
Movie release year
1956
Lyrics added on
28 Feb 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Allaavin karunaiyaalae
Sollaamalae vandhadhae yogam
Ullaasa raaja bogam
Un vaazhvilae undaagum
Ullaasa ulagam uanakkae sondham
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Nee jalsaa
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Ullaasa ulagam uanakkae sondham
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Nee jalsaa
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Ooo… ooo…
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Kodukkura dheivam valuvil vandhu…
Kodukkura dheivam valuvil vandhu
Kooraiyai pirichu kottumadaa
Kedachadhai neeyum vaari iraichaa
Kittaadhaa sugamae illaiyadaa
Settaagavae..settaaga edhaiyum serthu vaikkaadhae
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Nee jalsaa
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Meesai naraichu ponadhinaalae…
Meesai naraichu ponadhinaalae
Aasai naraichu poi vidumaa
Vayasu adhigam anadhinaalae
Manasum kizhamaai maaridumaa
Kaasirundhaa…kaasirundhaa adhai anubavithidanum
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Nee jalsaa
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Paisaavai kandaa naisaaga pesa…
Aa…paisaavai kandaa naisaaga pesa
Palaraga pengal vaaruvanga
Pakkatthil vandhu
Pakkatthil vandhu hukkaavai thandhu
Paadiyaadi sugam tharuvaanga
Pattaana maeni
Pattaana maeni pattaalae inbam
Meiyadaa meiyadaa meiyadaa
Nee jalsaa
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Ooo… ooo…
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Nee jalsaa
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Ullaasa ulagam uanakkae sondham
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
Nee jalsaa
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa
By the grace of Allah,
Good fortune has arrived unannounced!
A life of royal pleasure and luxury
Will now be yours to enjoy!
This joyful world belongs to you,
Go on, go on, go on,
Live it up!
Go on, go on, go on!
This joyful world belongs to you,
Go on, go on, go on,
Live it up!
Go on, go on, go on!
Go on, go on, go on, go on!
Oh... oh...
Go on, go on, go on!
When God decides to give, He comes on His own...
When God decides to give, He comes on His own,
And tears open the roof to shower you with riches!
If you spend freely what you have received,
There is no pleasure beyond your reach!
Don't stingily save and hoard it away,
Go on, go on, go on,
Live it up!
Go on, go on, go on!
Just because the moustache turns grey...
Just because the moustache turns grey,
Does desire also turn grey?
Just because you grow older in years,
Does the heart become old too?
When you have money... when you have money, you must enjoy it!
Go on, go on, go on,
Live it up!
Go on, go on, go on!
Seeing the money and speaking sweetly...
Ah, seeing the money and speaking sweetly,
Many women will flock to you!
Coming close beside you,
Coming close beside you and offering a hookah pipe,
They will sing, dance, and bring you delight!
Their silk-soft skin,
The mere touch of their silk-soft skin brings joy,
It is true, it is true, it is true!
Live it up!
Go on, go on, go on!
Go on, go on, go on, go on!
Oh... oh...
Go on, go on, go on!
Live it up!
Go on, go on, go on!
This joyful world belongs to you,
Go on, go on, go on,
Live it up!
Go on, go on, go on!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song from the 1956 film 'Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum' celebrates hedonism, merriment, and making the most of unexpected wealth. The song advises the listener that when fortune smiles unexpectedly by God's grace, one should not hoard wealth but spend it freely to enjoy life's pleasures to the fullest.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa”

The word 'seiyadaa' is repeated sequentially to strongly urge taking action and celebrating without hesitation.

Proverbial Metaphor (Pazhamozhi)

“Kodukkura dheivam valuvil vandhu Kooraiyai pirichu kottumadaa”

Refers to the popular Tamil idiom where unexpected divine blessings are described as God tearing open the roof to shower wealth.

Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Aani)

“Meesai naraichu ponadhinaalae Aasai naraichu poi vidumaa”

The lyricist asks whether desires fade just because hair grays, emphasizing that the spirit remains youthful regardless of age.

Monoreyme / Rhyme (Egbhu / Iyaibu)

“Meesai naraichu ponadhinaalae... Vayasu adhigam anadhinaalae”

Rhyming endings like 'ponadhinaalae' and 'anadhinaalae' create a pleasing rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

'Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum' (1956), starring M. G. Ramachandran and P. Bhanumathi, was the first full-length Gevacolor feature film in Tamil cinema history. The music was composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthi, and this track stands out as a vibrant musical celebration within the Arabian Nights fantasy setting.

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