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Annakili Vannakili

From Iniyavale · 1998

Lyricist
Punniyar
Singer
Krishnaraj
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Iniyavale
Movie release year
1998
Lyrics added on
8 Oct 2021

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
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Annakkili vannakkili
Naan aasai vachcha chinnakkili
Naan aasai vachcha chinnakkili
Maman paadum paattai kettu
Mayangidaathae chellakkili
Nee mayangidaathae chellakkili
Chinna nadai nadanthu varum
Singaara kiliyae en singaara kiliyae
Sembaruththi poova pola sirikkum azhagu kiliyae
Ennai mayakkum aasai kiliyae
Annakkili vannakkili
Naan aasai vachcha chinnakkili
Naan aasai vachcha chinnakkili
Maman paadum paattai kettu
Mayangidaathae chellakkili
Nee mayangidaathae chellakkili
…………………….
Vanna nilavae vaasa malarae
Vasantha kaala kulirae
Kanni mayilae kaanak kuyilae
Kavarchchi paavai maanae
Vanna nilavae vaasa malarae
Vasantha kaala kulirae
Kanni mayilae kaanak kuyilae
Kavarchchi paavai maanae
Pooppotta thaavani
Un poo udalai thazhuvuthammaa
Poongaattru veesumpothu
Medhuvaaga nazhuvuthamaa
Naan potta paasimani
Kenji oonjal aaduthammaa
Annakkili vannakkili
Naan aasai vachcha chinnakkili
Naan aasai vachcha chinnakkili
Maman paadum paattai kettu
Mayangidaathae chellakkili
Nee mayangidaathae chellakkili
…………………….
{Hehmm
Male :Aayae yae
Chorus :Hehmm
Male :Aayae yae} (2)
…………………….
Alli malarae aasai kaniyyae
Azhagu devathai neeyae
Konjum kiliyae koyil radhamae
Inikkumm kovai pazhamae
Alli malarae aasai kaniyyae
Azhagu devathai neeyae
Konjum kiliyae koyil radhamae
Inikkumm kovai pazhamae
Yae…..Mai ezhuthum vizhiyoram
Manasai ezhuthi poravalae
Poiyai mattum ezhuthaathae
Kadhal ullam thaangaathae
Nenjukkullae nee irukka
Ninaivalaigal thoongaathae
Annakkili vannakkili
Naan aasai vachcha chinnakkili
Naan aasai vachcha chinnakkili
Maman paadum paattai kettu
Mayangidaathae chellakkili
Nee mayangidaathae chellakkili
Chinna nadai nadanthu varum
Singaara kiliyae en singaaara kiliyae
Sembaruththi poovappola sirikkum azhagu kiliyae
Ennai mayakkum aasai kiliyae
Annakkili vannakkili
Naan aasai vachcha chinnakkili
Naan aasai vachcha chinnakkili
Maman paadum paattai kettu
Mayangidaathae chellakkili
Nee mayangidaathae chellakkili
...
Graceful parrot, colorful parrot,
The little parrot I set my heart on,
The little parrot I set my heart on,
Hearing the song this lover sings,
Don't lose your heart, my darling parrot,
Oh, don't lose your heart, my darling parrot!
Walking along with gentle little steps,
Charming parrot, oh my charming parrot,
Beautiful parrot smiling like a hibiscus flower,
My precious parrot who enchants me!
Graceful parrot, colorful parrot,
The little parrot I set my heart on,
The little parrot I set my heart on,
Hearing the song this lover sings,
Don't lose your heart, my darling parrot,
Oh, don't lose your heart, my darling parrot!
...
Colorful moon, fragrant blossom,
Cool breeze of springtime,
Young peahen, singing cuckoo of the woods,
Alluring beauty, gentle deer,
Colorful moon, fragrant blossom,
Cool breeze of springtime,
Young peahen, singing cuckoo of the woods,
Alluring beauty, gentle deer,
The floral half-saree
Embraces your delicate body,
And when the gentle breeze blows,
It softly slips away.
The beaded necklace I gave you
Swings gently as if pleading.
Graceful parrot, colorful parrot,
The little parrot I set my heart on,
The little parrot I set my heart on,
Hearing the song this lover sings,
Don't lose your heart, my darling parrot,
Oh, don't lose your heart, my darling parrot!
...
{Heh hm
Male: Aaye ye
Chorus: Heh hm
Male: Aaye ye} (2)
...
Water lily flower, sweet desired fruit,
You are an angel of beauty!
Sweet-talking parrot, temple chariot,
Sweet red kovai (ivy gourd) fruit,
Water lily flower, sweet desired fruit,
You are an angel of beauty!
Sweet-talking parrot, temple chariot,
Sweet red kovai (ivy gourd) fruit,
With the corners of your kohl-lined eyes,
You write what's in your heart as you pass by!
Just don't write any lies,
For a loving heart cannot bear it.
With you living inside my heart,
The waves of memories never sleep.
Graceful parrot, colorful parrot,
The little parrot I set my heart on,
The little parrot I set my heart on,
Hearing the song this lover sings,
Don't lose your heart, my darling parrot,
Oh, don't lose your heart, my darling parrot!
Walking along with gentle little steps,
Charming parrot, oh my charming parrot,
Beautiful parrot smiling like a hibiscus flower,
My precious parrot who enchants me!
Graceful parrot, colorful parrot,
The little parrot I set my heart on,
The little parrot I set my heart on,
Hearing the song this lover sings,
Don't lose your heart, my darling parrot,
Oh, don't lose your heart, my darling parrot!
Chorus
Male
Male
Male
Chorus
Male
Male
Male
Male
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic track from the 1998 Tamil film 'Iniyavale' expresses the protagonist's affection and admiration for his beloved. Using rich imagery from nature—such as colorful parrots, blooming hibiscus flowers, spring breezes, and gentle deer—he affectionately calls her by endearing nicknames and praises her grace and charm. He warns her playfully not to be overly spellbound by his own love songs while expressing his deep emotional attachment. In the stanzas, the protagonist describes the subtle beauty of her attire, her expressive kohl-lined eyes, and the restless waves of memories that haunt his heart when he thinks of her. The song captures the joyful, poetic essence of traditional Tamil romantic balladry.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Sembaruththi poova pola sirikkum azhagu kiliyae

Compares the beloved's smile to the vibrant blooming of a hibiscus flower using the explicit comparison word 'pola'.

Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)

Vanna nilavae vaasa malarae / Vasantha kaala kulirae

Repetition of the starting letter/sound 'Va' across words in adjacent phrases ('Vanna', 'Vaasa', 'Vasantha').

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Alli malarae aasai kaniyyae / Azhagu devathai neeyae

Directly identifies the lady as various beautiful aspects of nature such as 'vanna nilavu' (colorful moon) and 'aasai kani' (fruit of desire).

Personification

Naan potta paasimani / Kenji oonjal aaduthammaa

Attributes human emotion to an inanimate object, describing the bead necklace as 'begging' or 'pleading' while swinging.

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Trivia

'Iniyavale' is a 1998 Tamil drama film starring Prabhu, Suvaluxmi, Keerthi Reddy, and Raja, directed by Seeman. The soundtrack was composed by Deva with lyrics penned by Punniyar and others, known for its melody-driven rural and romantic tracks.

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