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 kondadattum | Let hearts dance in joy and celebrate |
| Ennangal aanadham paadattum pannpaadattum | Let thoughts sing blissfully and tune into rhythm |
| Ilainjargal vaarungal | Come forward, youth |
| Vegathai paarungal aadungal | Watch the speed and dance along |
| Male | |
| Ennai pol mudindhaal thullungal | Jump and bounce if you can like me |
| Illaiyael vazhi vittu sellungal | Otherwise, make way and move aside |
| Male | |
| Ennai pol mudindhaal thullungal | Jump and bounce if you can like me |
| Illaiyael vazhi vittu sellungal | Otherwise, make way and move aside |
| Kaalangal maarudhu kaatchiyum maarudhu | Times are changing, and the scene is changing too |
| Neengalum vaarungal engalai paarungal | You too come along and look at us |
| Innum naan sollavaa podhumaa | Should I say more, or is this enough? |
| Male | |
| Ullangal inbathil aadattam kondadattum | Let hearts dance in joy and celebrate |
| Ennangal aanadham paadattum pannpaadattum | Let thoughts sing blissfully and tune into rhythm |
| Ilainjargal vaarungal | Come forward, youth |
| Vegathai paarungal aadungal | Watch the speed and dance along |
| Chorus | |
| …………… | ... |
| Male | |
| Teen age ilanjarai paarungal | Look at the teenage youth |
| Old age oivinil odungal | Let old age retreat into rest |
| Male | |
| Teen age ilanjarai paarungal | Look at the teenage youth |
| Old age oivinil odungal | Let old age retreat into rest |
| Yaaridam pottiyoo ennidam vaarungal | Whoever you want to compete with, come to me |
| Neengalum jodiyaai aadungal paarklam | You too dance as a pair, let us see |
| Innum naan sollava podhumaa | Should I say more, or is this enough? |
| Male | |
| Ullangal inbathil aadattam kondadattum | Let hearts dance in joy and celebrate |
| Ennangal aanadham paadattum pannpaadattum | Let thoughts sing blissfully and tune into rhythm |
| Ilainjargal vaarungal | Come forward, youth |
| Vegathai paarungal aadungal | Watch the speed and dance along |
| Male | |
| ………………….. | ... |
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Let hearts dance in joy and celebrate
Let thoughts sing blissfully and tune into rhythm
Come forward, youth
Watch the speed and dance along
உள்ளங்கள் இன்பத்தில் ஆடட்டும் கொண்டாடட்டும்
எண்ணங்கள் ஆனந்தம் பாடட்டும் பண் பாடட்டும்
இளைஞர்கள் வாருங்கள்
வேகத்தை பாருங்கள் ஆடுங்கள்
Jump and bounce if you can like me
Otherwise, make way and move aside
என்னைப்போல் முடிந்தால் துள்ளுங்கள்
இல்லையேல் வழி விட்டு செல்லுங்கள்
Jump and bounce if you can like me
Otherwise, make way and move aside
Times are changing, and the scene is changing too
You too come along and look at us
Should I say more, or is this enough?
என்னைப்போல் முடிந்தால் துள்ளுங்கள்
இல்லையேல் வழி விட்டு செல்லுங்கள்
காலங்கள் மாறுது காட்சியும் மாறுது
நீங்கள் வாருங்கள் எங்களை பாருங்கள்
இன்னும் நான் சொல்லவா போதுமா
Let hearts dance in joy and celebrate
Let thoughts sing blissfully and tune into rhythm
Come forward, youth
Watch the speed and dance along
உள்ளங்கள் இன்பத்தில் ஆடட்டும் கொண்டாடட்டும்
எண்ணங்கள் ஆனந்தம் பாடட்டும் பண் பாடட்டும்
இளைஞர்கள் வாருங்கள்
வேகத்தை பாருங்கள் ஆடுங்கள்
...
.................................
Look at the teenage youth
Let old age retreat into rest
டீன் ஏஜ் இளைஞரை பாருங்கள்
ஓல்ட் ஏஜ் ஓய்வினில் ஓடுங்கள்
Look at the teenage youth
Let old age retreat into rest
Whoever you want to compete with, come to me
You too dance as a pair, let us see
Should I say more, or is this enough?
டீன் ஏஜ் இளைஞரை பாருங்கள்
ஓல்ட் ஏஜ் ஓய்வினில் ஓடுங்கள்
யாரிடம் போட்டியோ என்னிடம் வாருங்கள்
நீங்களும் ஜோடியாய் ஆடுங்கள் பார்க்கலாம்
இன்னும் நான் சொல்லவா போதுமா
Let hearts dance in joy and celebrate
Let thoughts sing blissfully and tune into rhythm
Come forward, youth
Watch the speed and dance along
உள்ளங்கள் இன்பத்தில் ஆடட்டும் கொண்டாடட்டும்
எண்ணங்கள் ஆனந்தம் பாடட்டும் பண் பாடட்டும்
இளைஞர்கள் வாருங்கள்
வேகத்தை பாருங்கள் ஆடுங்கள்
...
...........................
Ullangal inbathil aadattam kondadattum
Let hearts dance in joy and celebrate
Ennangal aanadham paadattum pannpaadattum
Let thoughts sing blissfully and tune into rhythm
Ilainjargal vaarungal
Come forward, youth
Vegathai paarungal aadungal
Watch the speed and dance along
Ennai pol mudindhaal thullungal
Jump and bounce if you can like me
Illaiyael vazhi vittu sellungal
Otherwise, make way and move aside
Ennai pol mudindhaal thullungal
Jump and bounce if you can like me
Illaiyael vazhi vittu sellungal
Otherwise, make way and move aside
Kaalangal maarudhu kaatchiyum maarudhu
Times are changing, and the scene is changing too
Neengalum vaarungal engalai paarungal
You too come along and look at us
Innum naan sollavaa podhumaa
Should I say more, or is this enough?
Ullangal inbathil aadattam kondadattum
Let hearts dance in joy and celebrate
Ennangal aanadham paadattum pannpaadattum
Let thoughts sing blissfully and tune into rhythm
Ilainjargal vaarungal
Come forward, youth
Vegathai paarungal aadungal
Watch the speed and dance along
……………
...
Teen age ilanjarai paarungal
Look at the teenage youth
Old age oivinil odungal
Let old age retreat into rest
Teen age ilanjarai paarungal
Look at the teenage youth
Old age oivinil odungal
Let old age retreat into rest
Yaaridam pottiyoo ennidam vaarungal
Whoever you want to compete with, come to me
Neengalum jodiyaai aadungal paarklam
You too dance as a pair, let us see
Innum naan sollava podhumaa
Should I say more, or is this enough?
Ullangal inbathil aadattam kondadattum
Let hearts dance in joy and celebrate
Ennangal aanadham paadattum pannpaadattum
Let thoughts sing blissfully and tune into rhythm
Ilainjargal vaarungal
Come forward, youth
Vegathai paarungal aadungal
Watch the speed and dance along
…………………..
...
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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