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Adi Kanmani

From Aval Oru Athisayam · 1978

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela, L. R. Anjali
Music director
K. Vijaya Baskar
Movie name
Aval Oru Athisayam
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
4 Feb 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Adi kanmani vanna paingili
Chinna poongodi ennai thaangadi
Indha neram enna naanam
Kaadhal varum solladhu
Kattukaaval illadhu
Ammamma polladhu
Acham vetkam kolladhu
Vaarthai yedhu eduthu solla
Adi kanmani vanna paingili
Chinna poongodi ennai thaangadi
Indha neram enna naanam
Manmadhanin sangeetham
Manjam engum mulangattum
Manjal mugam kaadhodu
Mandhirangal vazhangattum
Poovai konjam killaamal
Devan kaigal anaikkattum
Pongi varum panneeril
Ponmalarai nanaikattum
Sevvilaneerum
Female :Thaen kani saarum
Male :Serndha vannam suvaippadhenna
Adi kanmani vanna paingili
Chinna poongodi ennai thaangadi
Indha neram enna naanam
Annai endru aagamal
Bommai pillai pirandhadhu
Ennai etti paarkaamal
Saelaikkullae maraindhadhu
Unnai alli thaalatta
Ullam indru thudikudhu
Pakkam vandhu nindraalum
Vetkam innum nadikkudhu
Maalaigal soodi
Female :Manavarai thedi
Male :Meedhi kadhaiyai mudithidalaam
Adi kanmani vanna paingili
Chinna poongodi ennai thaangadi
Indha neram enna naanam
Kaadhal varum solladhu
Kattukaaval illadhu
Ammamma polladhu
Acham vetkam kolladhu
Vaarthai yedhu eduthu solla
Adi kanmani vanna paingili
Chinna poongodi ennai thaangadi
Female :Indha neram enna naanam..
Mm..hmm ..mm..hmm..(2)
Hey darling, my colorful parrot,
Little flowering vine, hold me close!
Why this shyness at this hour?
Love arrives unannounced,
bound by no rules or restraint.
Oh my, it is truly wild,
knowing neither fear nor shame!
What words could ever describe it?
Hey darling, my colorful parrot,
Little flowering vine, hold me close!
Why this shyness at this hour?
Let the music of Manmathan (the god of love)
echo all across our bed!
Let your glowing face whisper
sweet magic words into my ear!
Without hurting the flower at all,
let my hands embrace you!
In the overflowing rosewater,
let this golden flower be soaked!
Sweet tender coconut water,
Female: and the juice of sweet fruit—
Male: what a joy to taste them blended together!
Hey darling, my colorful parrot,
Little flowering vine, hold me close!
Why this shyness at this hour?
Even before you became a mother,
a doll-like child was born;
without peeking out at me,
it hid inside your saree!
To gather you in my arms and lull you to sleep,
my heart is yearning today!
Even when you come stand beside me,
your shyness still puts on an act!
Wearing wedding garlands,
Female: stepping onto the wedding stage,
Male: we can finish the rest of our story!
Hey darling, my colorful parrot,
Little flowering vine, hold me close!
Why this shyness at this hour?
Love arrives unannounced,
bound by no rules or restraint.
Oh my, it is truly wild,
knowing neither fear nor shame!
What words could ever describe it?
Hey darling, my colorful parrot,
Little flowering vine, hold me close!
Female: Why this shyness at this hour?
Mmm... hmm... mmm... hmm...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic duet from 'Aval Oru Athisayam' (1978) depicts a passionate exchange between lovers, filled with affectionate metaphors and playful teasing. The protagonist lovingly addresses his partner using terms of endearment like a colourful parrot and a gentle creeper, coaxing her to shed her hesitation and shyness. Through poetic imagery involving tender coconut water, rosewater, and music of Cupid, he invites her to embrace love fully and complete their journey together in marriage.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor

“Adi kanmani vanna paingili / Chinna poongodi ennai thaangadi”

Comparing the heroine to a colourful parrot ('vanna paingili') and a slender flower creeper ('chinna poongodi') to emphasize her sweetness, delicate nature, and grace.

Emona / Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)

“Kaadhal varum solladhu / Kattukaaval illadhu”

The lines 'Kaadhal varum solladhu', 'Kattukaaval illadhu', and 'Ammamma polladhu' feature strong internal rhythm and end-rhyming patterns characteristic of classic Tamil lyrics.

Imagery

“Pongi varum panneeril / Ponmalarai nanaikattum”

Rich sensory imagery used to describe intimacy using poetic symbols like tender coconut water, sweet fruit juice, and overflowing rosewater.

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Trivia

Composed by Kannada and Tamil composer K. Vijaya Baskar, 'Aval Oru Athisayam' features a soulful vocal rendition by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam alongside P. Susheela and L. R. Anjali. The lyrics were penned by legendary poet Vaali, renowned for blending classic romantic metaphors with rhythmic lyricism.

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