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Lyrics & meaning

Ullangal Inbathil Aadattum

From Kavari Maan · 1979

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
P. Jayachandran
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Kavari Maan1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ullangal inbathil aadattam kondadattumLet hearts dance in joy and celebrate
Ennangal aanadham paadattum pannpaadattumLet thoughts sing blissfully and tune into rhythm
Ilainjargal vaarungalCome forward, youth
Vegathai paarungal aadungalWatch the speed and dance along
Male
Ennai pol mudindhaal thullungalJump and bounce if you can like me
Illaiyael vazhi vittu sellungalOtherwise, make way and move aside
Male
Ennai pol mudindhaal thullungalJump and bounce if you can like me
Illaiyael vazhi vittu sellungalOtherwise, make way and move aside
Kaalangal maarudhu kaatchiyum maarudhuTimes are changing, and the scene is changing too
Neengalum vaarungal engalai paarungalYou too come along and look at us
Innum naan sollavaa podhumaaShould I say more, or is this enough?
Male
Ullangal inbathil aadattam kondadattumLet hearts dance in joy and celebrate
Ennangal aanadham paadattum pannpaadattumLet thoughts sing blissfully and tune into rhythm
Ilainjargal vaarungalCome forward, youth
Vegathai paarungal aadungalWatch the speed and dance along
Chorus
……………...
Male
Teen age ilanjarai paarungalLook at the teenage youth
Old age oivinil odungalLet old age retreat into rest
Male
Teen age ilanjarai paarungalLook at the teenage youth
Old age oivinil odungalLet old age retreat into rest
Yaaridam pottiyoo ennidam vaarungalWhoever you want to compete with, come to me
Neengalum jodiyaai aadungal paarklamYou too dance as a pair, let us see
Innum naan sollava podhumaaShould I say more, or is this enough?
Male
Ullangal inbathil aadattam kondadattumLet hearts dance in joy and celebrate
Ennangal aanadham paadattum pannpaadattumLet thoughts sing blissfully and tune into rhythm
Ilainjargal vaarungalCome forward, youth
Vegathai paarungal aadungalWatch the speed and dance along
Male
………………….....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic song from the film Kavari Maan (1979) is a vibrant celebration of youth, speed, and dance. The singer invites the young generation to shed inhibitions, join the dance floor, and keep up with the fast pace of changing times. Highlighting the boundless energy of youth in contrast to the restfulness of old age, the song serves as a playful dance challenge.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Ullangal inbathil aadattam kondadattum

The repetitive suffix '-attum' in 'aadattam', 'kondadattum', 'paadattum', and 'pannpaadattum' creates a rhythmic cadence suitable for a fast-paced dance song.

Emonai (Second-letter Assonance)

Ullangal inbathil aadattam kondadattum / Ennangal aanadham paadattum pannpaadattum

The second letters of 'Ullangal' and 'Ennangal' share the same sound ('ll' / 'nn' dental nasal harmony), creating Tamil poetic harmony.

Antithesis

Teen age ilanjarai paarungal / Old age oivinil odungal

The lyricist contrasts 'Teen age' (symbolizing dynamic action) with 'Old age' (symbolizing rest and retirement).

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Trivia

Composed by Ilaiyaraaja, 'Ullangal Inbathil' features modern disco arrangements that were gaining massive popularity in late 1970s Tamil cinema. Singer P. Jayachandran, usually known for his classical and soulful romantic melodies, demonstrated his remarkable versatility by rendering this fast, high-octane western-style dance track.

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