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Lyrics & meaning

Chinna Vizhi Jadhimalli

From Kalloori Kanavugal · 1988

Lyricist
Durai Sanjeevi
Singer
S. P. Shailaja
Music director
Mani Raja
Movie name
Kalloori Kanavugal
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
15 Apr 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Chinna vizhi jaadhi malli thookkama sollu
Chinna pennae kalangaadhae
Thaedi varum nalam thaanae
Un paarvai santhipaalae boopaalam pirakkum
Nee meettum raagam kettu poombaavai sirikkum
Vasanthathil virigindra paruvathu siragu
Vanathil thunai thedi parakkindra neram
Vanathil thunai thedi parakkindra neram
Pon vanna poovae mella madiyinil saaindhu
Ennenna paadam nenjil ezhudhugindraaloo
Thirukoyil valam vandhu vilakkettri vaithen
Sirikkindra kannil jeevan vilakaaga vendum
Sirikkindra kannil jeevan vilakaaga vendum
Chinna vizhi jaadhi malli thookkama sollu
Chinna pennae kalangaadhae
Thaedi varum nalam thaanae
Aariroo aariroo aariroo aariroo aariroo
Little jasmine flower with tiny eyes, are you sleepy? Tell me.
Little girl, do not worry.
Goodness will surely come searching for you.
A morning melody is born just from your gaze.
Hearing the tune you play, the lovely girl smiles.
The youthful wings that spread in springtime,
It is time to fly in the sky, searching for a companion.
It is time to fly in the sky, searching for a companion.
Resting gently on my lap, oh golden flower,
What lessons is she writing in my heart?
I walked around the holy temple and lit the lamps,
May life shine like a lamp in those smiling eyes.
May life shine like a lamp in those smiling eyes.
Little jasmine flower with tiny eyes, are you sleepy? Tell me.
Little girl, do not worry.
Goodness will surely come searching for you.
Aariro, aariro, aariro, aariro......
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Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a tender lullaby and affectionate song of comfort sung to reassure a young girl. The lyricist metaphorically compares her to a delicate jasmine flower ('jaadhi malli') and a golden blossom ('pon vanna poov'), assuring her that peace, wellness, and happiness will come her way without her having to worry.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagathal)

“Chinna vizhi jaadhi malli thookkama sollu”

The young girl is metaphorically addressed as 'jaadhi malli' (jasmine flower) and 'pon vanna poove' (golden flower), accentuating her delicacy and value.

Hyperbole & Musical Imagery

“Un paarvai santhipaalae boopaalam pirakkum”

Her glance is poetically said to create 'Boopaalam' (the morning raga), symbolizing light and new beginnings brought by her presence.

Anaphora / Alliteration (Monai)

“Chinna vizhi jaadhi malli... / Chinna pennae kalangaadhae”

Repetition of the starting word 'Chinna' across consecutive opening lines creates rhythmic harmony.

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Trivia

Featured in the 1988 Tamil film 'Kalloori Kanavugal', this soothing track was composed by Mani Raja and rendered with characteristic warmth by S. P. Shailaja, sister of legendary singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.

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