Chinna Vizhi Jadhimalli
From Kalloori Kanavugal · 1988
- Lyricist
- Durai Sanjeevi
- Singer
- S. P. Shailaja
- Music director
- Mani Raja
- Details
- Kalloori Kanavugal1988
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Chinna vizhi jaadhi malli thookkama sollu | Oh jasmine flower with small eyes, tell me, are you sleepy? |
| Chinna pennae kalangaadhae | Little girl, do not be distressed. |
| Thaedi varum nalam thaanae | Goodness and prosperity will surely come searching for you. |
| Female | |
| Un paarvai santhipaalae boopaalam pirakkum | When your eyes meet, the dawn melody (Boopaalam) is born. |
| Nee meettum raagam kettu poombaavai sirikkum | Hearing the raga you strum, the flower-like maiden smiles. |
| Vasanthathil virigindra paruvathu siragu | The wings of youth expanding in the spring season, |
| Vanathil thunai thedi parakkindra neram | It is the time when it flies in search of a companion in the forest. |
| Vanathil thunai thedi parakkindra neram | It is the time when it flies in search of a companion in the forest. |
| Female | |
| Pon vanna poovae mella madiyinil saaindhu | Oh golden-colored flower, leaning gently on my lap, |
| Ennenna paadam nenjil ezhudhugindraaloo | I wonder what lessons she is writing in her heart. |
| Thirukoyil valam vandhu vilakkettri vaithen | I went around the holy temple and lit a lamp, |
| Sirikkindra kannil jeevan vilakaaga vendum | The life spark in those smiling eyes must remain as a glowing lamp. |
| Sirikkindra kannil jeevan vilakaaga vendum | The life spark in those smiling eyes must remain as a glowing lamp. |
| Female | |
| Chinna vizhi jaadhi malli thookkama sollu | Oh jasmine flower with small eyes, tell me, are you sleepy? |
| Chinna pennae kalangaadhae | Little girl, do not be distressed. |
| Thaedi varum nalam thaanae | Goodness and prosperity will surely come searching for you. |
| Aariroo aariroo aariroo aariroo aariroo | Lullaby chant (Aariroo aariroo...) |
சின்ன விழி ஜாதிமல்லி தூக்கமா சொல்லு
சின்னப் பொண்ணே கலங்காதே
தேடி வரும் நலம் தானே
Oh jasmine flower with small eyes, tell me, are you sleepy?
Little girl, do not be distressed.
Goodness and prosperity will surely come searching for you.
உன் பார்வை சந்திப்பாலே பூபாளம் பிறக்கும்
நீ மீட்டும் ராகம் கேட்டு பூம்பாவை சிரிக்கும்
வசந்தத்தில் விரிக்கின்ற பருவத்து சிறகு
வானத்தில் துணை தேடி பறக்கின்ற நேரம்
வானத்தில் துணை தேடி பறக்கின்ற நேரம்
When your eyes meet, the dawn melody (Boopaalam) is born.
Hearing the raga you strum, the flower-like maiden smiles.
The wings of youth expanding in the spring season,
It is the time when it flies in search of a companion in the forest.
It is the time when it flies in search of a companion in the forest.
பொன் வண்ணப் பூவே மெல்ல மடியினில் சாய்ந்து
என்னென்ன பாடம் நெஞ்சில் எழுதுகின்றாளோ
திருக்கோயில் வலம் வந்து விளக்கேற்றி வைத்தேன்
சிரிக்கின்ற கண்ணில் ஜீவன் விளக்காக வேண்டும்
சிரிக்கின்ற கண்ணில் ஜீவன் விளக்காக வேண்டும்
Oh golden-colored flower, leaning gently on my lap,
I wonder what lessons she is writing in her heart.
I went around the holy temple and lit a lamp,
The life spark in those smiling eyes must remain as a glowing lamp.
The life spark in those smiling eyes must remain as a glowing lamp.
சின்ன விழி ஜாதிமல்லி தூக்கமா சொல்லு
சின்னப் பொண்ணே கலங்காதே
தேடி வரும் நலம் தானே
ஆரிரோ ஆரிரோ ஆரிரோ ஆரிரோ......
Oh jasmine flower with small eyes, tell me, are you sleepy?
Little girl, do not be distressed.
Goodness and prosperity will surely come searching for you.
Lullaby chant (Aariroo aariroo...)
Chinna vizhi jaadhi malli thookkama sollu
Oh jasmine flower with small eyes, tell me, are you sleepy?
Chinna pennae kalangaadhae
Little girl, do not be distressed.
Thaedi varum nalam thaanae
Goodness and prosperity will surely come searching for you.
Un paarvai santhipaalae boopaalam pirakkum
When your eyes meet, the dawn melody (Boopaalam) is born.
Nee meettum raagam kettu poombaavai sirikkum
Hearing the raga you strum, the flower-like maiden smiles.
Vasanthathil virigindra paruvathu siragu
The wings of youth expanding in the spring season,
Vanathil thunai thedi parakkindra neram
It is the time when it flies in search of a companion in the forest.
Vanathil thunai thedi parakkindra neram
It is the time when it flies in search of a companion in the forest.
Pon vanna poovae mella madiyinil saaindhu
Oh golden-colored flower, leaning gently on my lap,
Ennenna paadam nenjil ezhudhugindraaloo
I wonder what lessons she is writing in her heart.
Thirukoyil valam vandhu vilakkettri vaithen
I went around the holy temple and lit a lamp,
Sirikkindra kannil jeevan vilakaaga vendum
The life spark in those smiling eyes must remain as a glowing lamp.
Sirikkindra kannil jeevan vilakaaga vendum
The life spark in those smiling eyes must remain as a glowing lamp.
Chinna vizhi jaadhi malli thookkama sollu
Oh jasmine flower with small eyes, tell me, are you sleepy?
Chinna pennae kalangaadhae
Little girl, do not be distressed.
Thaedi varum nalam thaanae
Goodness and prosperity will surely come searching for you.
Aariroo aariroo aariroo aariroo aariroo
Lullaby chant (Aariroo aariroo...)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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