Jen Martin’s ‘Dada’ album features Ashique A R’s lyrics celebrating playful father-son bonds through composer Martin’s gentle vocals. The track balances imaginary adventures with bedtime stories about sharks and trains.
Released: February 5, 2023
Dada
Jen Martin | Sathya Narayanan • From “Dada”
What is the meaning of Dada Lyrics from Dada?
Ashique A R frames promises like making monkey faces or booking Mars tickets as acts of devotion. A shark metaphor teaches the son to stay sharp but help others, even enemies, during crises.
Thanga ManiMy precious gem,
Ponnaram Pol UrangumSleeping like a golden treasure,
MaganeMy son,
En Kannu ManiThe apple of my eye.
Aa Sella ManiOh, my darling gem,
Mutharam Pol ThilaikkumeYou shine like a pearl necklace,
UyireMy life,
En Selva ManiMy treasured jewel.
Aditya Monum Adithi MolumSon Aditya and daughter Adithi,
Thrissuru Trainla PoyiWent on a train to Thrissur,
Thrissuru Trainla PoyiWent on a train to Thrissur.
Avide Goods TraininaAnd over there, a goods train,
Goods TraininaA goods train.
Aadhyam Kandathu YaaruWho was the first one to see it?
Aadhyam Kandathu YaaruWho was the first one to see it?
En Kanne AzhudhaIf my dear one cries,
Oru Monkey Face Naan KaatiI’ll make a monkey face,
Unnai Sirikka VeppeneAnd I’ll make you laugh,
En Thanga MaganeMy golden son.
En Mudhugin MelaOn top of my back,
Oru Aana Kuttiya PolaJust like a baby elephant,
Unnai Thookkikittu NaanI’ll carry you around,
World Tour PoveneAnd we’ll go on a world tour.
Unnai Vitta Enakku YaaradaWho do I have but you?
Ennai Vitta Unakku YaaradaWho do you have but me?
Best Friendu Forever YaaradaWho’s your best friend forever?
Undhan DadaIt’s your Dada.
Collegekku Two DaysShould I take two days off,
Leave Pottu VarattaAnd get away from college for you?
Starshipla MarskkuOn a starship to Mars,
Ticket Onnu PodattaShould I go ahead and book a ticket?
Spidermanah VeettukkuShould I invite Spiderman,
Lunchkku KoottiyarattaTo our house for lunch?
Mammam Oruva SaptuttuAfter we’ve had a bite to eat,
Ada Polaam DaWe can get going then.
Aditya Monum Adithi MolumSon Aditya and daughter Adithi,
Thrissuru Trainla PoyiWent on a train to Thrissur,
Thrissuru Trainla PoyiWent on a train to Thrissur.
Avide Goods TraininaAnd over there, a goods train,
Goods TraininaA goods train.
Aadhyam Kandathu YaaruWho was the first one to see it?
Aadhyam Kandathu YaaruWho was the first one to see it?
AiyappaninLike the very essence of Lord Aiyappan,
Manigandanin Uyiraai ThiraThe life force of Manigandan,
Mannudaiya PonmaganoAre you the golden son of this whole world?
Adithyane ThaaleloA lullaby for you, my Aditya.
Oru Oorula KaattukkullaOnce upon a time, deep in a forest,
Tigerkku Frienda ErumbuchamA tiger and an ant were friends.
Kadalukkulla Meen PudikkaTo catch some fish out in the sea,
Rendum Onna KelambuchamThey both set off together.
Puyal VandhuchamA storm suddenly appeared,
Puli BayandhuchamAnd the tiger grew afraid.
Life Jacketa Erumbu MarandhuchamThe ant had forgotten its life jacket.
Shark VandhuchamThen a shark came along,
Save PannuchamIt saved them both,
Karai SendhuchamAnd they reached the shore safely.
Andha Sharkah PolaJust like that shark,
Sharpah NeeyumYou also need to be sharp,
Irukkanum Da NanbaThat’s how you have to be, my friend.
Enemykku Kooda YedhumBut even if it’s your enemy,
Aabathunaa Kai Kodu Da AnbaYou have to lend a hand if they’re in danger, my love.
Unnai Vitta Enakku Yaar DadaWho do I have but you, Dada?
Ennai Vitta Unakku Yaar DadaWho do you have but me, Dada?
Best Friendu Forever Yaar DadaWho’s the best friend forever, Dada?
Nee Thaan DadaIt’s you, Dada.
Officekku Two DaysShould I take two days off,
Leave Pottu VarattaAnd get away from the office for you?
Starshipla MarskkuOn a starship to Mars,
Ticket Onnu PodattaShould I go ahead and book a ticket?
Spidermanah VeettukkuShould I invite Spiderman,
Lunchkku KoottiyarattaTo our house for lunch?
Mammam Oruva SaptuttuAfter we’ve had a bite to eat,
Ada Polaam DaWe can get going then.
Aditya Monum Adithi MolumSon Aditya and daughter Adithi,
Thrissuru Trainla PoyiWent on a train to Thrissur,
Thrissuru Trainla PoyiWent on a train to Thrissur.
Avide Goods TraininaAnd over there, a goods train,
Goods TraininaA goods train.
Aadhyam Kandathu YaaruWho was the first one to see it?
Aadhyam Kandathu YaaruWho was the first one to see it?
Dada Music Video
The ‘Dada’ lyrics meaning centers on mutual reliance, with phrases like ‘Best Friendu Forever’ redefining parental roles. Jen Martin’s composition pairs life lessons with whimsical plans for Spiderman lunches.