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Lyrics & meaning

Ullaasa Ulagam

From Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum · 1956

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Ghantasala
Music director
Susarla Dakshinamurthi
Details
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum1956

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Allaavin karunaiyaalaeBy Allah's grace,
Sollaamalae vandhadhae yogamGood fortune has arrived unannounced.
Ullaasa raaja bogamLuxurious royal pleasure
Un vaazhvilae undaagumWill now manifest in your life.
Male
Ullaasa ulagam uanakkae sondhamThe world of joy belongs to you alone,
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead,
Nee jalsaaYou celebrate and enjoy!
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead,
Male
Ullaasa ulagam uanakkae sondhamThe world of joy belongs to you alone,
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead,
Nee jalsaaYou celebrate and enjoy!
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead,
Male
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead, go ahead,
Ooo… ooo…Ooo… ooo…
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead!
Male
Kodukkura dheivam valuvil vandhu…When the generous God comes to give on His own...
Kodukkura dheivam valuvil vandhuWhen the generous God comes to give on His own,
Kooraiyai pirichu kottumadaaHe will tear open the roof and shower riches!
Male
Kedachadhai neeyum vaari iraichaaIf you generously spend whatever you get,
Kittaadhaa sugamae illaiyadaaThere is no bliss that you will not attain.
Settaagavae..settaaga edhaiyum serthu vaikkaadhaeDo not hoard money or assets in piles!
Male
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead,
Nee jalsaaYou celebrate and enjoy!
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead,
Male
Meesai naraichu ponadhinaalae…Just because the mustache turns gray...
Meesai naraichu ponadhinaalaeJust because the mustache turns gray,
Aasai naraichu poi vidumaaWill desires turn gray and fade away?
Male
Vayasu adhigam anadhinaalaeJust because age advances,
Manasum kizhamaai maaridumaaWill the heart grow old as well?
Kaasirundhaa…kaasirundhaa adhai anubavithidanumIf you have money... if you have money, you must enjoy it!
Male
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead,
Nee jalsaaYou celebrate and enjoy!
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead,
Male
Paisaavai kandaa naisaaga pesa…Seeing money, to speak sweetly...
Aa…paisaavai kandaa naisaaga pesaAh... seeing money, to speak sweetly,
Palaraga pengal vaaruvangaWomen of various kinds will come to you.
Male
Pakkatthil vandhuComing close to you,
Pakkatthil vandhu hukkaavai thandhuComing close to you and offering the hookah,
Paadiyaadi sugam tharuvaangaThey will give you pleasure by singing and dancing.
Male
Pattaana maeniA silky body...
Pattaana maeni pattaalae inbamTouching a silky body brings ultimate bliss!
Meiyadaa meiyadaa meiyadaaIt is true, it is true, it is true!
Nee jalsaaYou celebrate and enjoy!
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead,
Male
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead, go ahead,
Ooo… ooo…Ooo… ooo…
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead,
Nee jalsaaYou celebrate and enjoy!
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead,
Male
Ullaasa ulagam uanakkae sondhamThe world of joy belongs to you alone,
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead,
Nee jalsaaYou celebrate and enjoy!
Seiyadaa seiyadaa seiyadaaGo ahead, go ahead, go ahead!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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