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Lyrics & meaning

Baaga Unnara

From Naan Avanillai 2 · 2009

Lyricist
Viveka
Singers
Udit Narayan, Suvi
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Naan Avanillai 22009

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hoi…..Hey…..
Hei…Hey…
Male
Baagu unnaaraaAre you fine?
Baagu unnaaraaAre you fine?
Velai velaikkuOn time, at every hour,
Sevai seiveeraaWill you serve me?
Female
Ara baagu unnaaraaHey, are you fine?
Baagu unnaaraaAre you fine?
Velai velaikkuOn time, at every hour,
Sevai seiveeraWill you serve me?
Male
Ellunnu sonnaaIf you say sesame,
Naan ennai aavenI will turn into oil;
Adi paalunnu sonnaHey, if you say milk,
Naan vennai aavenI will turn into butter.
Adichaalum sirippenaeEven if you beat me, I will smile,
Anaichaalum sirippenaeEven if you hug me, I will smile,
Naan thaanIt is just me!
Female
{Maamaa nee{Uncle, you are
PachchaippullaAn innocent child,
En sol pechuWho listens to my words,
Ketkum pulla} (2)An obedient boy} (2)
Male
Baagu unnaaraaAre you fine?
Baagu unnaaraaAre you fine?
Female :Velai velaikkuFemale: On time, at every hour,
Sevai seiveeraaWill you serve me?
Male
AeiHey,
Female :Paarvai paambuthaanFemale: Your gaze is like a snake,
MamaaUncle,
Poison yethaathaDon't inject poison
SummaaJust like that.
Male
Ammaa appaaDid mother and father
Onna peththaangalaaGive birth to you together?
Illa order panniOr did they place an order
Sirpam senjaangalaaAnd sculpt a statue?
Female
Thooral pottaa thaanOnly when it drizzles,
Megam megamIt feels like clouds;
Kaadhal senjaathaanOnly when love happens,
Vegam vegamSpeed increases.
Male
Oo.. nethuvaraikkumOh.. until yesterday
BakthippaattuDevotional songs,
Ippo unnaalaNow because of you,
Gaanaa paadalA local Gaana song!
Thannaala munnaalaAutomatically in front of you,
KoothaadurenI am dancing happily.
Female
Maamaa neeUncle, you are
PachappullaMale :Hei…An innocent child Male: Hey…
En sol pechuWho listens to my words,
Ketkum pullaMale :Ahei ahei aheiObedient boy Male: Ahei ahei ahei
Female
Maamaa neeUncle, you are
PachappullaMale :Dooraaah…An innocent child Male: Dooraaah…
En sol pechuWho listens to my words,
Ketkum pullaObedient boy.
Male
Baagu unnaaraaAre you fine?
Baagu unnaaraaAre you fine?
Velai velaikkuOn time, at every hour,
Sevai seiveeraaWill you serve me?
Female
Soappu podathaanTo apply soap,
VariyaAre you coming?
Male :Aehei aeheiMale: Aehei aehei
Thuniya thovaichuWashing clothes,
ThariyaaWill you hand them over?
Male :Dooraah..hei..Male: Dooraah..hei..
Male
Hey aasappattaaHey, if you desire,
Naan varuvendiI will come, my girl.
Nee aanaiyittaaIf you command,
Edhuvum seivendiI will do anything, my girl.
Female
Indha kaalathilIn this modern age,
Idhupol aalaaA person like this...
Unnai paarthaalaeJust seeing you,
Gushi thaan vaayaaBrings immense joy, man!
Male
Ae… soodhu vaadhellaamHey… deceit and tricks
Enakku dhooramAre far away from me,
Unmai nermai thaanOnly truth and honesty
Usura thonumFeel like my life.
Venunnaa veliyaeIf you want, outside,
Nee kettuppaaruYou can ask around!
Female
Maamaa neeUncle, you are
PachchaippullaAn innocent child,
En sol pechuWho listens to my words,
Ketkum pulla…Male :Pulla pullaObedient boy… Male: Boy, boy
Female
Maamaa neeUncle, you are
Pachchaippulla..Male :PullaInnocent child.. Male: Boy
En sol pechuWho listens to my words,
Ketkum pullaObedient boy.
Male
Baagu unnaaraaAre you fine?
Baagu unnaaraaAre you fine?
Female :Velai velaikkuFemale: On time, at every hour,
Sevai seiveeraaWill you serve me?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and romantic track from 'Naan Avanillai 2' showcases a lively dialogue between the female and male leads. The female lead lightheartedly teases the male lead, calling him an innocent child who obeys her every command and asking if he will be at her service around the clock. In response, the male lead expresses his total devotion, proclaiming that he is willing to transform into whatever she wishes—turning from sesame into oil or milk into butter—and cheerfully enduring anything she throws at him. The song blends playful bantering with upbeat rhythms, emphasizing his complete submission to her love and her humorous dominance in their relationship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Code-Switching / Refrain

Baagu unnaaraa

The phrase 'Baagu unnaaraa' is borrowed from Telugu (meaning 'Are you fine?') and repeated as the central hook line throughout the song to add a catchy, playful flavor.

Hyperbole / Metaphor

Ellunnu sonnaa Naan ennai aaven

Extravagant transformation metaphors ('Ellunnu sonnaa Naan ennai aaven') demonstrate absolute loyalty and devotion.

Simile / Snake Gaze Metaphor

Paarvai paambuthaan Mamaa Poison yethaatha

Comparing a piercing glance to a snake injecting venom ('Paarvai paambuthaan Poison yethaatha').

Rhyme (Edhugai / Monai)

Thooral pottaa thaan Megam megam / Kaadhal senjaathaan Vegam vegam

Parallel structure and rhyming endings in 'Megam megam' and 'Vegam vegam' create a bouncy musical rhythm.

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Trivia

Composed by D. Imman for the 2009 romantic comedy film 'Naan Avanillai 2', the song features playful Telugu catchphrases integrated into Tamil lyrics by Viveka, serving as a comic and romantic sequence in the film.

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