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Lyrics & meaning

Adi Ye Pulla

From Thiruppu Munai · 1989

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
Mano, Sunandha, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Thiruppu Munai1989

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
HeiHey!
Female :HeeiHey!
Male :HeiHey!
Female :HeeiHey!
Male :HeiHey!
Female :HeeiHey!
Male :Hei hei heiHey, hey, hey!
Female :HeiHey!
Male :HeiHey!
Female :HeiiHey!
Male
Adi ye pulla ennennaHey girl, what all...
Angae irukku...is over there?
Adha ippodhae paaththaa thaanOnly if I see it right now...
Theerum enakku...will my curiosity be satisfied.
Female
Ada nee thedumOh, everything that you seek...
Elaamae ingae irukku...is right here.
Ada nee vaaya nallaathaanAh, shut your mouth...
Neram irukku...there is plenty of time.
Male
Andha ragasiyathaThat secret...
Konjam kaaturiya...will you show it a little?
Female :Andha adhisayathaThat wonder...
Vanthu paakuriyaa...will you come and see?
Male
Adi ye pullaHey girl!
Adi ye pulla ennennaHey girl, what all...
Angae irukku...is over there?
Adha ippodhae paaththaa thaanOnly if I see it right now...
Theerum enakku...will my curiosity be satisfied.
Male
Yemaaththa koodathuYou shouldn't cheat me.
Engitta aagathuThat won't work with me.
Thaniya ponaaIf you go alone...
Naan thaan viduvena...would I just let you go?
Adi en thirama puriyathaHey, don't you understand my talent?
Edhilum jeyippen theriyatha..haaDon't you know I will win in anything?
Female
Vetta puli neeyaAre you a hunting tiger?
Un veeram enna vaayaWhat is your bravery? Speak up!
Female :Alli vidu paattaPour out your song!
Ada andhiyila vettaOh, to hunt in the dusk!
Male
Enna vella aal yedhuWho is there to defeat me?
Naan kaiya vechaa thaangathuIf I lay my hands, it cannot be borne!
Aththa pulla raasaathiAunt's daughter, my princess!
En viththai enna paarendiLook at my skill!
Female
Oorila naatulaIn the town, in the country...
Unna pola aal illa...there is no one like you.
Female :Maala thaan sooduren tholulaI shall place a garland on your shoulders!
Male
Adi ye pulla ennennaHey girl, what all...
Angae irukku...is over there?
Adha ippodhae paaththaa thaanOnly if I see it right now...
Theerum enakku...will my curiosity be satisfied.
Male
Aarellaam neerodumWater flows in all rivers.
Oorellam thaerodumChariots run through every town.
Padhama edhamaGently and pleasantly...
Sugama nadamaadu...move around with joy!
Pudhaiyal edukkum nenavoduWith the thought of unearthing a treasure...
Sariya vazhiya eda podu haan haa...gauge the right path correctly!
Female
Vandha sanam paakkaFor the gathered people to watch...
Un paatta konjam kekka...and to listen to your song a little.
Female :Ippa nalla neramNow is a good time.
Un ennam neraverumYour wish will come true.
Male
Kulla nari kaattodaJackals belong in the forest.
Sila kalla nari naattodaBut some cunning jackals roam the town.
Suththuthadi raasarhiThey are wandering around, princess!
Idhu eththana naal kelaendiAsk how many days this will go on!
Female
Kaaliyae sooliyaeOh Goddess Kali, Goddess Shooli!
Neeliyae odi vaaGoddess Neeli, come running!
Female :Kaattadi nalladhor paadhaiyaShow us a good path!
Male
Adi ye pulla ennennaHey girl, what all...
Angae irukku...is over there?
Adha ippodhae paaththaa thaanOnly if I see it right now...
Theerum enakku...will my curiosity be satisfied.
Female
Ada nee thedumOh, everything that you seek...
Elaamae ingae irukku...is right here.
Ada nee vaaya nallaathaanAh, shut your mouth...
Neram irukku...there is time.
Male
Andha ragasiyathaThat secret...
Konjam kaaturiya...will you show it a little?
Female :Andha adhisayathaThat wonder...
Vanthu paakuriyaa...will you come and see?
Male
Adi ye pullaHey girl!
Adi ye pulla ellaamaeHey girl, everything...
Ingae irukku...is right here!
Adha ippodhae paaththaa thaanOnly if I see it right now...
Theerum enakku...will my curiosity be satisfied.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This duet song from the movie Thiruppu Munai (1989) features a playful, flirtatious back-and-forth conversation between a male and a female character. The male lead playfully nudges the female lead to reveal secrets, demonstrate her charm, and share hidden treasures, while boasting of his own strength, skills, and winning nature. The female lead responds in equal measure with witty, confident banter, promising to fulfill his wishes while cautioning him about deceitful people ('cunning jackals') in society. As the song progresses, it weaves rustic village allegories—comparing life to rivers flowing, chariots rolling, and calling upon guardian deities like Kali and Neeli for guidance—to complement the romantic treasure-hunt motif. The upbeat, conversational lyricism penned by Pulamaipithan captures the vibrant energy of folk street-dramas and classical rural romantic duets.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaiybu (End Rhyme)

Aarellaam neerodum / Oorellam thaerodum

Matching rhyming endings across consecutive lines ('Aarellaam neerodum / Oorellam thaerodum').

Iyaiybu (End Rhyme)

Kaaliyae sooliyae / Neeliyae odi vaa

Rhyming suffix endings invoking divine names ('Kaaliyae / sooliyae / Neeliyae').

Metaphor / Imagery

Kulla nari kaattoda / Sila kalla nari naattoda

Comparing deceitful men in society to 'cunning jackals' roaming the town ('kalla nari naattoda').

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Trivia

Thiruppu Munai (1989) is an action thriller directed by Kalaivanan Kannadasan starring Karthik and Chitra. The lyrics were penned by veteran lyricist Pulamaipithan, known for his rich command over traditional Tamil folk imagery and classical poetic meters.

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