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Lyrics & meaning

Aaha Enadi Kiliye

From Rathna Kumar · 1949

Lyricist
Papanasam Sivan
Singer
P. A. Periyanayaki
Music directors
G. Ramanathan, C. R. Subbaraman
Details
Rathna Kumar1949

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aahaa..aa…aa….aa….aa…Aahaa..aa…aa….aa….aa…
Yaenadi kiliyae indha ullaasamWhy, oh parrot, is this joy?
Maanpol thulludhaeLeaping like a deer,
Endhan manamthaanaeIt is my heart itself!
Female
Aahaa..aa…aa….aa….aa…Aahaa..aa…aa….aa….aa…
Yaenadi kiliyae indha ullaasamWhy, oh parrot, is this joy?
Maanpol thulludhaeLeaping like a deer,
Endhan manamthaanaeIt is my heart itself!
Female
{Konji konji unnaippolaeLisping and coaxing just like you,
Paesidavun dhaanaeTo speak with you,
Aasai ezhundhae odivaaDesire arises, so run to me,
Palappala pazham tharuvaenae } (2)I shall give you many fruits!
Kaanum idamellaam inbamaaiEverywhere I look, filled with bliss,
Kaanum idamellaam inbamaaiEverywhere I look, filled with bliss,
Oru kaadhal alai perugudhaeA wave of love is surging!
Female
Thaavi thaavi ennai yaedhoLeaping towards me, some
Oru karamhand...
Thaavi thaavi ennai yaedhoLeaping towards me, some
Oru karam thazhuva varugudhaehand comes to embrace me!
Female
Aahaa..aa…aa….aa….aa…Aahaa..aa…aa….aa….aa…
Yaenadi kiliyae indha ullaasamWhy, oh parrot, is this joy?
Maanpol thulludhaeLeaping like a deer,
Endhan manamthaanaeIt is my heart itself!
Female
Aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….aa…Aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….aa…
Vaazhuvu malarum naal idhoHere is the day life blossoms!
Aa..aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….Aa..aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….
Vaazhuvu malarum naal idhoHere is the day life blossoms!
Pudhidhaai oru manam engumA new fragrance everywhere
Veesudhae…ae…ae…a.e….ae…..is wafting...
Pudhidhaai oru manam engumA new fragrance everywhere
Veesudhae…ae…ae…ae…ae…is wafting...
Manadhuthaan putham pudhumaiyaaiThe heart itself speaks
Paesudhae…..ae…ae…ae…ae…in brand new ways...
Putham pudhumaiyaaipIn brand new ways,
Paesudhae…..ae…ae…ae…ae…it speaks...
Aasai theera indru aadip paaduvaenTo my heart's desire, today I shall dance and sing!
Aasai theera indru aadip paaduvaenTo my heart's desire, today I shall dance and sing!
Aaraa amudhamae naaduvaenI shall seek the insatiable nectar!
Aaraa amudhamae naaduvaenI shall seek the insatiable nectar!
Female
Aahaa..aa…aa….aa….aa…Aahaa..aa…aa….aa….aa…
Yaenadi kiliyae indha ullaasamWhy, oh parrot, is this joy?
Maanpol thulludhaeLeaping like a deer,
Endhan manamthaanaeIt is my heart itself!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This joyous song from 'Rathna Kumar' (1949), written by the legendary Papanasam Sivan, portrays a protagonist expressing exuberant happiness and romantic awakenings. Addressing a parrot as a confidante and metaphor for innocence, the singer marvels at how their heart leaps like a deer in delight and yearns to offer fruits and affectionate speech in return. As the song progresses, the narrator describes the surrounding world overflowing with love and bliss. The arrival of a new chapter in life brings a fresh fragrance, inner transformation, and an overwhelming surge of joy that moves the singer to dance, sing, and seek the 'aaraa amudhu' (insatiable nectar) of love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Maanpol thulludhae

Comparing the restless leaping of the heart to a deer ('Maanpol thulludhae').

Apostrophe / KiLividuthoodhu

Yaenadi kiliyae indha ullaasam

Addressing a parrot ('Yaenadi kiliyae') directly to express inner feelings, a classic Tamil poetic convention.

Repetition / Anaphora (Adukkuthodar)

Thaavi thaavi ennai yaedho

Repetition of words like 'Konji konji' and 'Thaavi thaavi' for rhythmic emphasis and emotional intensity.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Aaraa amudhamae naaduvaen

Describing love or divine bliss as an insatiable nectar ('Aaraa amudhamae').

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Trivia

'Rathna Kumar' (1949) featured P. U. Chinnappa and M. G. Ramachandran in key roles. Papanasam Sivan, known primarily for his classical Carnatic compositions and film lyrics in early Tamil cinema, penned the lyrics for this film, infusing traditional literary motifs like addressing a parrot (Kili Vidu Thoodhu) into cinematic music.

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