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Lyrics & meaning

Annakili Nee Vadi

From 4 Students · 2004

Lyricists
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Singer
Jassie Gift
Music director
Jassie Gift
Details
4 Students2004

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Jillele jillele ………………………Jillele jillele...
Male
Annakili nee vaadi en kaadhal seetedukaCome, my sweet parrot, to collect my love note,
Nelluku padhilaaga muthangal naan kodukaInstead of paddy grains, I shall give you kisses.
Manja mayilae un thogayil olinjuOh golden peacock, hiding behind your feathers,
Kannaamoochi naan aadaFor me to play a game of hide-and-seek,
Konji vilaiyadi kummaalam potuTo cuddle, play, and celebrate in joy,
Ennai unakulla thedaAnd to search for myself inside you.
Male
Jillele jillele ………………….Jillele jillele...
………………………………………....
Male
Annakili nee vaadi en kaadhal seetedukaCome, my sweet parrot, to collect my love note,
Nelluku padhilaaga muthangal naan kodukaInstead of paddy grains, I shall give you kisses.
Male
Vizhiyil vizhiyil thanga jarigaigalai pinnumIn the eyes that weave golden zari threads,
Azhagil azhagil oru nimisamIn that captivating beauty, just for a moment,
Manathil manathil adi pambarangal aadumSpinning tops dance wildly in my heart,
Sariyum udayil oru nimisamWith your slipping attire, just for a moment.
Male
Malligai charamae pakkam konjam vaadiOh garland of jasmine, come a little closer,
Moochaalae unnai naan muzham podaSo I can measure your length using my breath.
Azhagae unnai tharanum nee oru nimisamOh beautiful one, give yourself to me for a moment.
Male
Jillele jillele …………………………..Jillele jillele...
Male
Kulungum kulungum un valayalkalai irunthuFrom your jingling, shaking bangles,
Chinunga venum oru nimisamA soft, sweet clink is needed for a moment.
Valayum vizhiyum kutti kurumbukalai pannumYour arching glance that plays little tricks,
Idayil venum oru nimisamA moment at your slender waist is needed.
Male
Muthaadum kalae vittu thara venumOh art of kissing, yield yourself to me,
Neeraagi unnai naan alli kudikaTurning into water, let me scoop and drink you.
Azhagae unnai tharanum nee oru nimishamOh beautiful one, give yourself to me for a moment.
Male
Jillele jillele ………………Jillele jillele...
Male
Annakili nee vaadi en kaadhal seetedukaCome, my sweet parrot, to collect my love note,
Nelluku padhilaaga muthangal naan kodukaInstead of paddy grains, I shall give you kisses.
Manja mayilae un thogayil olinjuOh golden peacock, hiding behind your feathers,
Kannaamoochi naan aadaFor me to play a game of hide-and-seek,
Konji vilaiyadi kummaalam potuTo cuddle, play, and celebrate in joy,
Ennai unakulla thedaAnd to search for myself inside you.
Male
Jillele jillele ………………….Jillele jillele...
………………………………………....
Male
Annakili nee vaadi en kaadhal seetedukaCome, my sweet parrot, to collect my love note,
Nelluku padhilaaga muthangal naan kodukaInstead of paddy grains, I shall give you kisses.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Jillele Jillele' (Annakili Nee Vaadi) is a vibrant and romantic folk-pop track where the protagonist playfully courts his lover. Expressing deep affection through romantic imagery, he offers kisses instead of grain to his beloved 'bird' and compares her charm to a golden peacock. He speaks of playing hide-and-seek in her warmth, measuring her beauty with his breath, and losing his heart to her graceful movements. Throughout the track, rhythmic folk refrains elevate the playful romanticism. The lyrics intertwine sensory metaphors—from jingling bangles to fragrant jasmine garlands—capturing the breathless enchantment and carefree joy of youthful love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)

Annakili nee vaadi en kaadhal seeteduka

Addressing the beloved as 'Annakili' (parrot/swan) and 'Manja Mayil' (yellow peacock), comparing her grace and color to nature.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Nelluku padhilaaga muthangal naan koduka

Rhyming of the second letter 'll' in 'Nelluku' and 'Muthangal' (or 'Annakili' / 'Nelluku' structural harmony in folk rhythm).

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Vizhiyil vizhiyil thanga jarigaigalai pinnum

Repetition of words like 'Vizhiyil vizhiyil', 'Azhagil azhagil', and 'Manathil manathil' to emphasize emotional intensity and poetic rhythm.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Moochaalae unnai naan muzham poda

Exaggerating romance by claiming he will measure her like a flower garland using his breath ('Moochaalae unnai naan muzham poda').

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Trivia

This track is featured in the 2004 Tamil vigilante action film '4 Students' (a dubbed version of the blockbuster Malayalam movie '4 the People'). Composed by Jassie Gift, the soundtrack became a massive sensation across South India, pioneered by his unique vocals and blend of western beats with traditional folk melodies.

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