Nadapathu Arubathettu Cover Art

Nadapathu Arubathettu Lyrics

From the movie Kadhal Vaaganam

Nadapathu Arubathettu Song Lyrics is the track from Kadhal Vaaganam Tamil Film – 1968, Starring M. G. Ramachandran, J. Jayalalithaa, Nagesh, Manorama, R. S. Manohar, S. A. Asokan, Major Sundarrajan, Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar, Vijayalalitha, O. A. K. Thevar. This song was sung by பி. சுசீலா. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics works penned by A. Maruthakasi.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

KV
Music DirectorK. V. Mahadevan
AM
LyricistA. Maruthakasi

Singers

பச
Singerபி. சுசீலா

Ohho…nadappadhu arubaththettu Idhu arubhaththettu
Innum edharkkindha irubhaththettu Nadappadhu arubaththettu
Idhu arubhaththettu Innum edharkkindha irubhaththettu

Vadivil uyarndhadhu Vanappu migundhadhu
Engal arubhaththettu Oh…ho…ho…ho
Vazhiyil varubhavarai Thalla azhaippadhu
Ungal irubhaththettu… Lalallaa…

Pallam medugalai kandaal Idhu padukkai pottuvidum nandraai
Pada padakkum thadathadakkum Kadakadakkum idhu edharkku…
Lallalallallaa lalalallallaa Lallalallallaa lallalallallaa

Nadappadhu arubaththettu Idhu arubhaththettu
Innum edharkkindha irubhaththettu

Kappal pondradhu kannai parippadhu Enghal arubhaththettu…du…du…du
Sippi pondradhu sirikka vaippadhu Unghal irubhaththettu…du…du…du

Thaththi thaththiyae thaavum Chinna thavalai pola idhu paayum
Adangappaa idhu dappaa Endru sonnaal adhu thappaa
Lala lalalaa Female : Ah ha haa haa Lala lalalaa Female : Ah ha haa haa
Lala lalalaa Female : Ah ha haa haa Lalalaa Female : Lalalaa

Female & Chorus : Nadappadhu arubaththettu Idhu arubhaththettu
Innum edharkkindha irubhaththettu Nadappadhu arubaththettu
Idhu arubhaththettu Innum edharkkindha irubhaththettu

Ilamaiyin ezhuchi Pudhumaiyin puratchi
Enghal arubhaththettu Pazhamai virumbighalum
Iruppadhan saatchi Unghal irubhaththettu
Pazhaiya irumbhu virkkum kadaiyil Vilaiyaagi pogum oru nodiyil
Idhai ottum dhuraiyai paaru Romba joru ivar yaaru

Female & Chorus : Nadappadhu arubaththettu Idhu arubhaththettu
Innum edharkkindha irubhaththettu

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song from 'Kadhal Vaaganam' (1968) is a lively and humorous comparison between two vehicles, likely representing a modern car (referred to as 'sixty-eight') and an older, less efficient one ('twenty-eight'). The lyrics are a playful taunt, with one party boasting about the superior design, beauty, and smooth performance of their 'sixty-eight' vehicle, contrasting it with the 'twenty-eight' which is depicted as rickety, noisy, and prone to breaking down. The song captures the excitement and pride associated with new technology and progress, while gently poking fun at the outdated.

The core theme revolves around the generational shift and the embrace of modernity. The 'sixty-eight' is celebrated as the "rise of youth" and "revolution of novelty," symbolizing progress and contemporary appeal. In contrast, the 'twenty-eight' is humorously dismissed as a relic, a "junk box" that belongs in a scrap yard, yet it also serves as a "proof that even traditionalists still exist." The song's lighthearted tone and competitive spirit create an engaging narrative, highlighting the contrast between the sleek, powerful new and the charmingly, albeit comically, struggling old.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Nadapathu Arubathettu?

Nadapathu Arubathettu is sung by பி. சுசீலா.

Which movie is Nadapathu Arubathettu from?

The song Nadapathu Arubathettu is featured in the movie Kadhal Vaaganam.

Who wrote the lyrics for Nadapathu Arubathettu?

The lyrics for Nadapathu Arubathettu were written by A. Maruthakasi with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.

Is English translation available for Nadapathu Arubathettu lyrics?

Yes! Nadapathu Arubathettu lyrics from Kadhal Vaaganam include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Nadapathu Arubathettu lyrics?

This song from 'Kadhal Vaaganam' (1968) is a lively and humorous comparison between two vehicles, likely representing a modern car (referred to as 'sixty-eight') and an older, less efficient one ('twenty-eight'). The lyrics are a playful taunt, with one party boasting about the superior design, beauty, and smooth performance of their 'sixty-eight' vehicle, contrasting it with the 'twenty-eight' which is depicted as rickety, noisy, and prone to breaking down. The song captures the excitement and pride associated with new technology and progress, while gently poking fun at the outdated. The core theme revolves around the generational shift and the embrace of modernity. The 'sixty-eight' is celebrated as the "rise of youth" and "revolution of novelty," symbolizing progress and contemporary appeal. In contrast, the 'twenty-eight' is humorously dismissed as a relic, a "junk box" that belongs in a scrap yard, yet it also serves as a "proof that even traditionalists still exist." The song's lighthearted tone and competitive spirit create an engaging narrative, highlighting the contrast between the sleek, powerful new and the charmingly, albeit comically, struggling old.

Song Details

Song NameNadapathu Arubathettu
Singersபி. சுசீலா
LyricistA. Maruthakasi
LanguageTamil

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