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Adadada Mamarakiliye

From Chittu Kuruvi · 1978

Lyricist: Vaali
Singer: S. Janaki
Music director: Ilayaraja
Movie name: Chittu Kuruvi
Movie release year: 1978
Lyrics added on: 14 Nov 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics

↻ English translation

Adadada maamara kiliyae

Unnai innum naan marakalayae

Adadada maamara kiliyae

Unnai innum naan marakalayae

Rendu naala unnai enni

Pachcha thanni kudikkalayae

Adadada maamara kiliyae

Hey hey hey hey

{Unnai nenachen manjal araichen

Maasakkanakaa poosi kulichen

Ada ennaattam raasaathi

Eva irukkaa sollu } (2)

Adadada maadhulam kaniyae

Idha innum nee nenaikkaliyae

Kitta vaayen koththi poyen

Onna naan thadukkalayae marukkalayae

Adadada maamara kiliyae

Unnai innum naan marakalayae

Rendu naala unnai yenni

Pachcha thanni kudikkalayae

Adadada maamara kiliyae

{Uppu kalandhaa kanji inikkum

Onna kalandha nenju inikkum

Ada parisamdhaan pottaachu

Paakku maathiaachu} (2)

Adadada thaamara kodiyae

Idhu un thol thodavillayae

Sollu kannu chinna ponnu

Idha nee anaikkalayae anaikkalayae

Adadada maamara kiliyae

Unnai innum naan marakalayae

Rendu naala unnai yenni

Pachcha thanni kudikkalayae

Adadada maamara kiliyae

………………………….

Meena pudikka thoondil irukku

Neera pudikka thondi irukku

Ada unnathaan naan pudikka

Kan valaiya potten

Adadada mammudha kanayae

Vandhu vandhu mayakkudhu ennaiyae

Indha yekkam yedhu thookkam

Paaya pottu padukkalayae padukkalayae

Adadada maamara kiliyae

Unnai innum naan marakalayae

Rendu naala unnai yenni

Pachcha thanni kudikkalayae

Adadada maamara kiliyae

Hey hey hey hey…………..

Ah, parrot on the mango tree!

I haven't forgotten you yet.

Ah, parrot on the mango tree!

I haven't forgotten you yet.

Thinking of you for two whole days,

I haven't even had a drop of water.

Ah, parrot on the mango tree!

Hey hey hey hey!

Thinking of you, I ground the turmeric,

And bathed applying it for months!

Ah, a lovely princess like me,

Tell me, who else is there?

Ah, sweet pomegranate fruit,

You haven't even thought of this yet!

Come close and take a taste,

I won't stop you, I won't say no!

Ah, parrot on the mango tree,

I haven't forgotten you yet.

Thinking of you for two whole days,

I haven't even had a drop of water.

Ah, parrot on the mango tree!

Porridge tastes sweet with a pinch of salt,

And my heart turns sweet when I unite with you!

Ah, the bridal gift has been given,

The betel leaves and nuts have been exchanged!

Ah, tender lotus vine,

It hasn't touched your shoulders yet!

Tell me, my darling young girl,

Why haven't you embraced this yet?

Ah, parrot on the mango tree,

I haven't forgotten you yet.

Thinking of you for two whole days,

I haven't even had a drop of water.

Ah, parrot on the mango tree!

...

There is a hook to catch a fish,

There is a bucket to draw water,

Ah, just to catch you,

I cast the net of my eyes!

Ah, arrow of Manmatha (the god of love),

It keeps coming and making me dizzy!

With this longing, where is sleep?

I haven't even spread a mat to lie down!

Ah, parrot on the mango tree,

I haven't forgotten you yet.

Thinking of you for two whole days,

I haven't even had a drop of water.

Ah, parrot on the mango tree!

Hey hey hey hey...

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Adadada Maamara Kiliyae from the 1978 film Chittu Kuruvi is a romantic duet expressing the deep affection and eager anticipation between two lovers. Using vibrant rural imagery and everyday metaphors—such as comparing each other to parrots in mango trees, sweet pomegranates, and delicate lotus vines—the lovers convey how consumed they are by thoughts of one another. The song highlights traditional wedding preparations, such as applying turmeric, exchanging betel leaves, and fixing betrothal gifts, encapsulating the joy and longing of young love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (உருவகம் - Uruvagam)

“Adadada maamara kiliyae”

The speaker addresses the beloved using terms of endearment like 'Maamara kili' (parrot on a mango tree), 'Maadhulam kani' (pomegranate fruit), and 'Thaamara kodi' (lotus vine).

Hyperbole (உயர்வு நவிற்சி - Uyarvu Navirchi)

“Rendu naala unnai enni / Pachcha thanni kudikkalayae”

Exaggerating the depth of romantic longing by claiming to go without drinking water for two days due to thoughts of the beloved.

Visual Imagery (காட்சிப் படிமம்)

“Kan valaiya potten”

Poetic imagery of casting a net using eyes ('Kan valai') to catch the loved one, contrasting with physical tools like fishing hooks and water pots.

Aetukai / Rhyme (எதுகை)

“Meena pudikka thoondil irukku / Neera pudikka thondi irukku”

Matching second consonants across lines ('Meena' / 'Neera') creating rhythmic harmony.

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Trivia

This iconic song from 'Chittu Kuruvi' (1978) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela, with lyrics written by Vaali. The movie stars Sivakumar and Sumithra in the lead roles.

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