A Aa E Ee
From A Aa E Ee · 2009
- Lyricist
- Eknaath
- Singers
- Rahul Nambiar, Dinesh
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Details
- A Aa E Ee2009
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Illa laihi laihi laa | Illa laihi laihi laa |
| Illa laihi laihi laa | Illa laihi laihi laa |
| Illa laihi laihi laa | Illa laihi laihi laa |
| Illa laihi laihi laa | Illa laihi laihi laa |
| Chorus | |
| Chim chukung ku chum chum | Chim chukung ku chum chum |
| Chim chukung ku chum chum | Chim chukung ku chum chum |
| Chim chukung ku chum chum | Chim chukung ku chum chum |
| Chighu chukung ku chum chum | Chighu chukung ku chum chum |
| Male | |
| Aa aah ee eee | A, Aa, E, Ee (The basic alphabets of life) |
| Solli tharuthae vaanam | The sky is teaching us |
| Athil pattam poochiyin uruvam | In it, the shape of a butterfly |
| Theeti sendrathu megam | Was drawn and left behind by the clouds |
| Male | |
| Aa aah ee eee | A, Aa, E, Ee |
| Solli tharuthae vaanam | The sky is teaching us |
| Male | |
| Nathigal sollum | Hearing the secret |
| Ragasiyam kettu | Told by the rivers, |
| Marangal mella | The trees gently |
| Thalaiyai aatum | Nod their heads |
| Pachai selai katti kondu | Draped in green sarees, |
| Vayal veligal mugam kaatum | The lush fields reveal their faces |
| Male | |
| Otraikaalil pookkal kootam | Standing on a single leg, clusters of flowers |
| Ondraai sernthu jaadai pesum | Gather together and talk through gestures |
| Paravai pola idhayam maari | With the heart turning like a bird, |
| Thooram… thooram pogum | It travels far... far away |
| Male | |
| Aa aah ee eee | A, Aa, E, Ee |
| Solli tharuthae vaanam | The sky is teaching us |
| Chorus :Vaanam | Chorus: The sky |
| Male :Athil pattam poochiyin uruvam | Male: In it, the shape of a butterfly |
| Chorus :Uruvam | Chorus: The shape |
| Male :Theeti sendrathu megam | Male: Was drawn and left behind by the clouds |
| Chorus :Megam | Chorus: The clouds |
| Male | |
| Aa aah ee eee | A, Aa, E, Ee |
| Solli tharuthae vaanam | The sky is teaching us |
| Male | |
| {Lalala lailai lailoo | {Lalala lailai lailoo |
| Lalala lailai lailoo | Lalala lailai lailoo |
| Lalala lailai lailoo | Lalala lailai lailoo |
| Lailai lailai loo} (2) | Lailai lailai loo} (2) |
| Female | |
| Ga ma pa ni | Ga ma pa ni |
| Sa ri sa ri sa ri | Sa ri sa ri sa ri |
| Sa ri ga ma | Sa ri ga ma |
| Pa ni ga ri sa ri | Pa ni ga ri sa ri |
| Pa dha ni pa | Pa dha ni pa |
| Ga ma ga ma | Ga ma ga ma |
| Ri ga ri ga sa | Ri ga ri ga sa |
| Male | |
| Oh | Oh |
| Kaatril kalanthirukkum | The scent of the soil |
| Mann vaasam | Mixed in the breeze |
| Engal manasukkullum | Resides deep inside |
| Kudi irukkum | Our hearts as well |
| Male | |
| Oorukkae undaana | The special affection unique to this village |
| Thani paasam | Unique affection |
| Engaludaiya pechilum | Is fragrant even in our spoken words |
| Mananthirukkum | Fragrant |
| Male | |
| Pagirnthu unnum kootaanchorin | To the taste of community potluck meals shared together, |
| Rusiyai vellum unavillai | There is no food that can ever compete |
| Thaavani pengal azhagukku ingae | To the beauty of girls wearing traditional skirts (thaavani), |
| Ulaga azhagiyum inaiyillai | Even Miss World is no equal here |
| Male | |
| Soththu sugangalaal | Through wealth and luxury, |
| Manasu neraiyalaam | The mind may be satisfied, |
| Vayiru neraiyaathu nanbaa | But the stomach won't be filled, my friend |
| Male | |
| Nel manikku bathilaaga | In place of grains of paddy, |
| Thangathai naamum thaan | Gold is not something |
| Thinna mudiyathu nanbaa …aa…aaa… | That we can consume to survive, my friend! |
| Male | |
| Aa aah ee eee | A, Aa, E, Ee |
| Solli tharuthae vaanam | The sky is teaching us |
| Chorus :Vaanam | Chorus: The sky |
| Male :Athil pattam poochiyin uruvam | Male: In it, the shape of a butterfly |
| Chorus :Uruvam | Chorus: The shape |
| Male :Theeti sendrathu megam | Male: Was drawn and left behind by the clouds |
| Chorus :Megam | Chorus: The clouds |
| Male | |
| Aa aah ee eee | A, Aa, E, Ee |
| Solli tharuthae vaanam | The sky is teaching us |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………… | ............................ |
| Male | |
| Ohooo…waah haa..aaa..ha | Ohooo…waah haa..aaa..ha |
| Kaalaiyil kann vizhikkum | The sun that wakes up in the morning |
| Sooriyanum | Wakes up |
| Paniyil mugam thudaithae | Wipes its face with the morning dew |
| Thalai seevum | And combs its hair |
| Male | |
| Puzhuthigal sutri thiriyum | On the roads where dust swishes around, |
| Saalaigalil | Streets |
| Mazhaithuli kai korthae | Raindrops join hands together |
| Nadai podum | And take a stroll |
| Male | |
| Kallam kabadam illa manathil | In an innocent heart free from deceit, |
| Sogam thanga mudiyathae | Sorrow cannot reside |
| Sernthu vaazhum | Like a life lived together |
| Vaazhkkai polae | Life lived in unity |
| Sugamum ingu kedaiyathae | There is no greater joy here |
| Male | |
| Ovvoru nodigalum | Every single moment |
| Namakkaai piranthathu | Was born specifically for us |
| Muzhusaai anubavi nanbaa | Enjoy it to the fullest, my friend! |
| Male | |
| Namm edhiri ethirilae | Even if our enemy comes and stands |
| Vanthu nindraalum | Right in front of us, |
| Anbu kaatuvom nanbaa ..aa…aa…. | We shall shower them with love, my friend! |
| Male | |
| Aa aah ee eee | A, Aa, E, Ee |
| Solli tharuthae vaanam | The sky is teaching us |
| Athil pattam poochiyin uruvam | In it, the shape of a butterfly |
| Theeti sendrathu megam | Was drawn and left behind by the clouds |
| Male | |
| Aa aah ee eee | A, Aa, E, Ee |
| Solli tharuthae vaanam | The sky is teaching us |
| Male | |
| Nathigal sollum | Hearing the secret |
| Ragasiyam kettu | Told by the rivers, |
| Marangal mella | The trees gently |
| Thalaiyai aatum | Nod their heads |
| Pachai selai katti kondu | Draped in green sarees, |
| Vayal veligal mugam kaatum | The lush fields reveal their faces |
| Male | |
| Otraikaalil pookkal kootam | Standing on a single leg, clusters of flowers |
| Ondraai sernthu jaadai pesum | Gather together and talk through gestures |
| Paravai pola idhayam maari | With the heart turning like a bird, |
| Thooram… thooram pogum | It travels far... far away |
| Male | |
| Aa aah ee eee | A, Aa, E, Ee |
| Solli tharuthae vaanam | The sky is teaching us |
| Athil pattam poochiyin uruvam | In it, the shape of a butterfly |
| Theeti sendrathu megam | Was drawn and left behind by the clouds |
| Male | |
| Aa aah ee eee | A, Aa, E, Ee |
| Solli tharuthae vaanam | The sky is teaching us |
இல்லா லைஹி லைஹி
லா இல்லா லைஹி லைஹி
லா இல்லா லைஹி லைஹி
லா இல்லா லைஹி லைஹி
லா
Illa laihi laihi laa
Illa laihi laihi laa
Illa laihi laihi laa
Illa laihi laihi laa
சிம் சுகுங் கு சும் சும்
சிம் சுகுங் கு சும் சும் சிம்
சுகுங் கு சும் சும் சிம் சுகுங்
கு சும் சும் சிகு சுகுங் கு சும்
சும்
Chim chukung ku chum chum
Chim chukung ku chum chum
Chim chukung ku chum chum
Chighu chukung ku chum chum
அ ஆ இ ஈ சொல்லி
தருதே வானம் அதில் பட்டாம்
பூச்சியின் உருவம் தீட்டிச்
சென்றது மேகம்
A, Aa, E, Ee (The basic alphabets of life)
The sky is teaching us
In it, the shape of a butterfly
Was drawn and left behind by the clouds
அ ஆ இ ஈ
சொல்லி தருதே
வானம்
A, Aa, E, Ee
The sky is teaching us
நதிகள் சொல்லும்
ரகசியம் கேட்டு மரங்கள்
மெல்ல தலையை ஆட்டும்
பச்சை சேலை கட்டி கொண்டு
வயல் வெளிகள் முகம் காட்டும்
Hearing the secret
Told by the rivers,
The trees gently
Nod their heads
Draped in green sarees,
The lush fields reveal their faces
ஒற்றைக் காலில்
பூக்கள் கூட்டம் ஒன்றாய்
சேர்ந்து ஜாடை பேசும்
பறவை போல இதயம்
மாறி தூரம் தூரம் போகும்
Standing on a single leg, clusters of flowers
Gather together and talk through gestures
With the heart turning like a bird,
It travels far... far away
அ ஆ இ ஈ
சொல்லி தருதே
வானம்
குழு :
வானம்
அதில் பட்டாம்
பூச்சியின் உருவம்
குழு :
உருவம்
தீட்டிச்
சென்றது மேகம்
குழு :
மேகம்
A, Aa, E, Ee
The sky is teaching us
Chorus: The sky
Male: In it, the shape of a butterfly
Chorus: The shape
Male: Was drawn and left behind by the clouds
Chorus: The clouds
அ ஆ இ ஈ
சொல்லி தருதே
வானம்
A, Aa, E, Ee
The sky is teaching us
{ லலல லைலை லைலோ
லலல லைலை லைலோ லலல
லைலை லைலோ லைலை
லைலை லோ } (2)
{Lalala lailai lailoo
Lalala lailai lailoo
Lalala lailai lailoo
Lailai lailai loo} (2)
க ம ப னி ச ரி ச
ரி ச ரி ச ரி க ம ப னி க ரி
ச ரி ப த னி ப க ம க ம ரி
க ரி க ச
Ga ma pa ni
Sa ri sa ri sa ri
Sa ri ga ma
Pa ni ga ri sa ri
Pa dha ni pa
Ga ma ga ma
Ri ga ri ga sa
ஓ காற்றில்
கலந்திருக்கும் மண்வாசம்
எங்கள் மனசுக்குள்ளும்
குடியிருக்கும்
Oh
The scent of the soil
Mixed in the breeze
Resides deep inside
Our hearts as well
ஊருக்கே உண்டான
தனிப்பாசம் எங்களுடைய
பேச்சிலும் மணந்திருக்கும்
The special affection unique to this village
Unique affection
Is fragrant even in our spoken words
Fragrant
பகிர்ந்து உண்ணும்
கூட்டாஞ்சோறின் ருசியை
வெல்லும் உணவில்லை
தாவணிப் பெண்கள்
அழகுக்கு இங்கே உலக
அழகியும் இணையில்லை
To the taste of community potluck meals shared together,
There is no food that can ever compete
To the beauty of girls wearing traditional skirts (thaavani),
Even Miss World is no equal here
சொத்து சுகங்களால்
மனசு நிறையலாம் வயிறு
நிறையாது நண்பா
Through wealth and luxury,
The mind may be satisfied,
But the stomach won't be filled, my friend
நெல்மணிக்கு பதிலாக
தங்கத்தை நாமும் தான் தின்ன
முடியாது நண்பா ஆஆஆ
In place of grains of paddy,
Gold is not something
That we can consume to survive, my friend!
அ ஆ இ ஈ
சொல்லி தருதே
வானம்
குழு :
வானம்
அதில் பட்டாம்
பூச்சியின் உருவம்
குழு :
உருவம்
தீட்டிச்
சென்றது மேகம்
குழு :
மேகம்
A, Aa, E, Ee
The sky is teaching us
Chorus: The sky
Male: In it, the shape of a butterfly
Chorus: The shape
Male: Was drawn and left behind by the clouds
Chorus: The clouds
அ ஆ இ ஈ
சொல்லி தருதே
வானம்
A, Aa, E, Ee
The sky is teaching us
.............................
............................
............................
காலையில் கண் விழிக்கும்
சூரியனும் பனியில் முகம்
துடைத்தே தலை சீவும்
Ohooo…waah haa..aaa..ha
The sun that wakes up in the morning
Wakes up
Wipes its face with the morning dew
And combs its hair
புழுதிகள் சுற்றித்
திரியும் சாலைகளில்
மழைத்துளி கை
கோர்த்தே நடைபோடும்
On the roads where dust swishes around,
Streets
Raindrops join hands together
And take a stroll
கள்ளம் கபடம்
இல்லா மனதில் சோகம்
தங்க முடியாதே சேர்ந்து
வாழும் வாழ்க்கை போலே
சுகமும் இங்கு கிடையாதே
In an innocent heart free from deceit,
Sorrow cannot reside
Like a life lived together
Life lived in unity
There is no greater joy here
ஒவ்வொரு நொடிகளும்
நமக்காய் பிறந்தது முழுசாய்
அனுபவி நண்பா
Every single moment
Was born specifically for us
Enjoy it to the fullest, my friend!
நம் எதிரி எதிரிலே
வந்து நின்றாலும் அன்பு
காட்டுவோம் நண்பா ஆஆ
Even if our enemy comes and stands
Right in front of us,
We shall shower them with love, my friend!
அ ஆ இ ஈ சொல்லி
தருதே வானம் அதில் பட்டாம்
பூச்சியின் உருவம் தீட்டிச்
சென்றது மேகம்
A, Aa, E, Ee
The sky is teaching us
In it, the shape of a butterfly
Was drawn and left behind by the clouds
அ ஆ இ ஈ
சொல்லி தருதே
வானம்
A, Aa, E, Ee
The sky is teaching us
நதிகள் சொல்லும்
ரகசியம் கேட்டு மரங்கள்
மெல்ல தலையை ஆட்டும்
பச்சை சேலை கட்டி கொண்டு
வயல் வெளிகள் முகம் காட்டும்
Hearing the secret
Told by the rivers,
The trees gently
Nod their heads
Draped in green sarees,
The lush fields reveal their faces
ஒற்றைக் காலில்
பூக்கள் கூட்டம் ஒன்றாய்
சேர்ந்து ஜாடை பேசும்
பறவை போல இதயம்
மாறி தூரம் தூரம் போகும்
Standing on a single leg, clusters of flowers
Gather together and talk through gestures
With the heart turning like a bird,
It travels far... far away
அ ஆ இ ஈ சொல்லி
தருதே வானம் அதில் பட்டாம்
பூச்சியின் உருவம் தீட்டிச்
சென்றது மேகம்
A, Aa, E, Ee
The sky is teaching us
In it, the shape of a butterfly
Was drawn and left behind by the clouds
அ ஆ இ ஈ
சொல்லி தருதே
வானம்
A, Aa, E, Ee
The sky is teaching us
Illa laihi laihi laa
Illa laihi laihi laa
Illa laihi laihi laa
Illa laihi laihi laa
Illa laihi laihi laa
Illa laihi laihi laa
Illa laihi laihi laa
Illa laihi laihi laa
Chim chukung ku chum chum
Chim chukung ku chum chum
Chim chukung ku chum chum
Chim chukung ku chum chum
Chim chukung ku chum chum
Chim chukung ku chum chum
Chighu chukung ku chum chum
Chighu chukung ku chum chum
Aa aah ee eee
A, Aa, E, Ee (The basic alphabets of life)
Solli tharuthae vaanam
The sky is teaching us
Athil pattam poochiyin uruvam
In it, the shape of a butterfly
Theeti sendrathu megam
Was drawn and left behind by the clouds
Aa aah ee eee
A, Aa, E, Ee
Solli tharuthae vaanam
The sky is teaching us
Nathigal sollum
Hearing the secret
Ragasiyam kettu
Told by the rivers,
Marangal mella
The trees gently
Thalaiyai aatum
Nod their heads
Pachai selai katti kondu
Draped in green sarees,
Vayal veligal mugam kaatum
The lush fields reveal their faces
Otraikaalil pookkal kootam
Standing on a single leg, clusters of flowers
Ondraai sernthu jaadai pesum
Gather together and talk through gestures
Paravai pola idhayam maari
With the heart turning like a bird,
Thooram… thooram pogum
It travels far... far away
Aa aah ee eee
A, Aa, E, Ee
Solli tharuthae vaanam
The sky is teaching us
Chorus :Vaanam
Chorus: The sky
Male :Athil pattam poochiyin uruvam
Male: In it, the shape of a butterfly
Chorus :Uruvam
Chorus: The shape
Male :Theeti sendrathu megam
Male: Was drawn and left behind by the clouds
Chorus :Megam
Chorus: The clouds
Aa aah ee eee
A, Aa, E, Ee
Solli tharuthae vaanam
The sky is teaching us
{Lalala lailai lailoo
{Lalala lailai lailoo
Lalala lailai lailoo
Lalala lailai lailoo
Lalala lailai lailoo
Lalala lailai lailoo
Lailai lailai loo} (2)
Lailai lailai loo} (2)
Ga ma pa ni
Ga ma pa ni
Sa ri sa ri sa ri
Sa ri sa ri sa ri
Sa ri ga ma
Sa ri ga ma
Pa ni ga ri sa ri
Pa ni ga ri sa ri
Pa dha ni pa
Pa dha ni pa
Ga ma ga ma
Ga ma ga ma
Ri ga ri ga sa
Ri ga ri ga sa
Oh
Oh
Kaatril kalanthirukkum
The scent of the soil
Mann vaasam
Mixed in the breeze
Engal manasukkullum
Resides deep inside
Kudi irukkum
Our hearts as well
Oorukkae undaana
The special affection unique to this village
Thani paasam
Unique affection
Engaludaiya pechilum
Is fragrant even in our spoken words
Mananthirukkum
Fragrant
Pagirnthu unnum kootaanchorin
To the taste of community potluck meals shared together,
Rusiyai vellum unavillai
There is no food that can ever compete
Thaavani pengal azhagukku ingae
To the beauty of girls wearing traditional skirts (thaavani),
Ulaga azhagiyum inaiyillai
Even Miss World is no equal here
Soththu sugangalaal
Through wealth and luxury,
Manasu neraiyalaam
The mind may be satisfied,
Vayiru neraiyaathu nanbaa
But the stomach won't be filled, my friend
Nel manikku bathilaaga
In place of grains of paddy,
Thangathai naamum thaan
Gold is not something
Thinna mudiyathu nanbaa …aa…aaa…
That we can consume to survive, my friend!
Aa aah ee eee
A, Aa, E, Ee
Solli tharuthae vaanam
The sky is teaching us
Chorus :Vaanam
Chorus: The sky
Male :Athil pattam poochiyin uruvam
Male: In it, the shape of a butterfly
Chorus :Uruvam
Chorus: The shape
Male :Theeti sendrathu megam
Male: Was drawn and left behind by the clouds
Chorus :Megam
Chorus: The clouds
Aa aah ee eee
A, Aa, E, Ee
Solli tharuthae vaanam
The sky is teaching us
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Ohooo…waah haa..aaa..ha
Ohooo…waah haa..aaa..ha
Kaalaiyil kann vizhikkum
The sun that wakes up in the morning
Sooriyanum
Wakes up
Paniyil mugam thudaithae
Wipes its face with the morning dew
Thalai seevum
And combs its hair
Puzhuthigal sutri thiriyum
On the roads where dust swishes around,
Saalaigalil
Streets
Mazhaithuli kai korthae
Raindrops join hands together
Nadai podum
And take a stroll
Kallam kabadam illa manathil
In an innocent heart free from deceit,
Sogam thanga mudiyathae
Sorrow cannot reside
Sernthu vaazhum
Like a life lived together
Vaazhkkai polae
Life lived in unity
Sugamum ingu kedaiyathae
There is no greater joy here
Ovvoru nodigalum
Every single moment
Namakkaai piranthathu
Was born specifically for us
Muzhusaai anubavi nanbaa
Enjoy it to the fullest, my friend!
Namm edhiri ethirilae
Even if our enemy comes and stands
Vanthu nindraalum
Right in front of us,
Anbu kaatuvom nanbaa ..aa…aa….
We shall shower them with love, my friend!
Aa aah ee eee
A, Aa, E, Ee
Solli tharuthae vaanam
The sky is teaching us
Athil pattam poochiyin uruvam
In it, the shape of a butterfly
Theeti sendrathu megam
Was drawn and left behind by the clouds
Aa aah ee eee
A, Aa, E, Ee
Solli tharuthae vaanam
The sky is teaching us
Nathigal sollum
Hearing the secret
Ragasiyam kettu
Told by the rivers,
Marangal mella
The trees gently
Thalaiyai aatum
Nod their heads
Pachai selai katti kondu
Draped in green sarees,
Vayal veligal mugam kaatum
The lush fields reveal their faces
Otraikaalil pookkal kootam
Standing on a single leg, clusters of flowers
Ondraai sernthu jaadai pesum
Gather together and talk through gestures
Paravai pola idhayam maari
With the heart turning like a bird,
Thooram… thooram pogum
It travels far... far away
Aa aah ee eee
A, Aa, E, Ee
Solli tharuthae vaanam
The sky is teaching us
Athil pattam poochiyin uruvam
In it, the shape of a butterfly
Theeti sendrathu megam
Was drawn and left behind by the clouds
Aa aah ee eee
A, Aa, E, Ee
Solli tharuthae vaanam
The sky is teaching us
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Aa Aah E Ee' from the 2009 Tamil film of the same name is a joyful, nature-centric anthem celebrating rural life, simplicity, unity, and fundamental human values. Using the elementary Tamil vowels ('A, Aa, E, Ee') as a metaphor, the song suggests that nature serves as the primary school teacher of life, imparting basic yet profound lessons of harmony, beauty, and unconditional love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification (Uruvagam / Tharkurippetroani)
“Pachai selai katti kondu Vayal veligal mugam kaatum”
Nature is personified vividly: clouds drawing butterflies, trees nodding after listening to river secrets, fields wearing green sarees, and flowers standing on one leg talking in gestures.
Simile (Uwamai)
“Paravai pola idhayam maari”
The human heart soaring freely across nature is directly compared to a bird flying away into the distance.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kallam kabadam illa manathil”
Matching first letters in consecutive words or line beginnings (e.g., 'Kallam' and 'Kabadam').
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Trivia
The movie 'A Aa E Ee' (2009) was directed by N. V. Nirmal Kumar and starred Navdeep, Aravind Akash, and Monica. The film's music was composed by Vijay Antony, known for creating infectious, rhythm-driven folk-pop fusion melodies.
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