Chinnamani Kuyile
From Amman Kovil Kizhakale · 1986
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Amman Kovil Kizhakale1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Chinna mani kuyilae | Little gemstone-like cuckoo, |
| Mella varum mayilae… | Peacock coming softly... |
| Male | |
| Chinna mani kuyilae mella varum mayilae | Little gemstone cuckoo, peacock coming softly, |
| Enghae un jodi naan poren thedi | Where is your partner? I am going in search of them, |
| Inghae un jodiyillaama kettaakaa badhilum sollaama | Here without your partner, when asked without giving an answer, |
| Kukkoovena koovuvadhen adi kanmani kanmani | Why do you sing 'kuckoo', my dear darling? |
| Badhil sollu nee….. sollu nee…. | Give me an answer... answer me... |
| Male | |
| Chinna mani kuyilae | Little gemstone cuckoo, |
| Mella varum mayilae… | Peacock coming softly... |
| Male | |
| Nillaadha vaigaiyilae neeraada poghayilae | While going to bathe in the restless Vaigai river, |
| Sollaadha saigaiyilae nee jaada seigaiyilae | Through unspoken gestures, when you give winks and signals, |
| Kallaagi ponen naanum kan paarthaa aalaaven | I turned into stone; if you look at me with love, I come alive, |
| Kaiserum kaalam vandhaa tholoodu tholaaven | When the time comes for us to join hands, I will lean shoulder to shoulder, |
| Male | |
| Ulla ganathadhadi raagam paadi naalum thedi | My heart feels heavy, singing melodies, searching every day, |
| Nee…eee adikadi anaikanum kanmani kanmani | You must embrace me frequently, my dear darling, |
| Badhil sollu nee… sollu nee…. | Give me an answer... answer me... |
| Male | |
| Chinna mani kuyilae mella varum mayilae | Little gemstone cuckoo, peacock coming softly, |
| Enghae un jodi naan poren thedi | Where is your partner? I am going in search of them, |
| Inghae un jodiyillaama kettaakaa badhilum sollaama | Here without your partner, when asked without giving an answer, |
| Kukkoovena koovuvadhen adi kanmani kanmani | Why do you sing 'kuckoo', my dear darling? |
| Badhil sollu nee….. sollu nee…. | Give me an answer... answer me... |
| Male | |
| Pattu thuniyuduthi uchchi mudi thiruthi | Dressed in fine silk cloth, adjusting top hair, |
| Thottu adiyeduthu etti nadandha pulla | Taking gentle steps and walking gracefully, my girl, |
| Un selaa kaathil aada en nenjum serndhaada | As your saree pleats sway in the wind, my heart sways along, |
| Un koondhal vaasam paathu en ennam koothaada | Experiencing the fragrance of your hair, my mind dances with joy, |
| Male | |
| Maaraappu selaiyila noolapola naanirukka | To be like a thread woven in your shoulder veil, |
| Naan saamiya venduren kanmani kanmani | I pray to God, my dear darling, |
| Badhil sollu nee… sollu nee… | Give me an answer... answer me... |
| Male | |
| Chinna mani kuyilae mella varum mayilae | Little gemstone cuckoo, peacock coming softly, |
| Enghae un jodi naan poren thedi | Where is your partner? I am going in search of them, |
| Inghae un jodiyillaama kettaakaa badhilum sollaama | Here without your partner, when asked without giving an answer, |
| Kukkoovena koovuvadhen adi kanmani kanmani | Why do you sing 'kuckoo', my dear darling? |
| Badhil sollu nee….. sollu nee…. | Give me an answer... answer me... |
| Male | |
| Adi thannan naa thaanan naaa…. | Oh, thannan naa thaanan naaa... |
| Naana…thannan naa thaanan naaa…. | Naana...thannan naa thaanan naaa... |
சின்ன மணிக்குயிலே
மெல்ல வரும் மயிலே
Little gemstone-like cuckoo,
Peacock coming softly...
சின்ன மணிக்குயிலே
மெல்ல வரும் மயிலே எங்கே
உன் ஜோடி நான் போறேன் தேடி
இங்கே உன் ஜோடியில்லாம
கேட்டாக்கா பதிலும் சொல்லாம
குக்கூ எனக் கூவுவதேனடி
கண்மணி கண்மணி பதில்
சொல்லு நீ சொல்லு நீ
Little gemstone cuckoo, peacock coming softly,
Where is your partner? I am going in search of them,
Here without your partner, when asked without giving an answer,
Why do you sing 'kuckoo', my dear darling?
Give me an answer... answer me...
சின்ன மணிக்குயிலே
மெல்ல வரும் மயிலே
Little gemstone cuckoo,
Peacock coming softly...
நில்லாத வைகையிலே
நீராடப் போகையிலே சொல்லாத
சைகையிலே நீ ஜாட செய்கையிலே
கல்லாகிப் போனேன் நானும் கண்
பார்த்தா ஆளாவேன் கைசேரும்
காலம் வந்தா தோளோடு தோளாவேன்
While going to bathe in the restless Vaigai river,
Through unspoken gestures, when you give winks and signals,
I turned into stone; if you look at me with love, I come alive,
When the time comes for us to join hands, I will lean shoulder to shoulder,
உள்ள கணத்ததடி
ராகம் பாடி நாளும் தேடி
நீ அடிக்கடி அணைக்கனும்
கண்மணி கண்மணி பதில்
சொல்லு நீ சொல்லு நீ
My heart feels heavy, singing melodies, searching every day,
You must embrace me frequently, my dear darling,
Give me an answer... answer me...
சின்ன மணிக்குயிலே
மெல்ல வரும் மயிலே எங்கே
உன் ஜோடி நான் போறேன் தேடி
இங்கே உன் ஜோடியில்லாம
கேட்டாக்கா பதிலும் சொல்லாம
குக்கூ எனக் கூவுவதேனடி
கண்மணி கண்மணி பதில்
சொல்லு நீ சொல்லு நீ
Little gemstone cuckoo, peacock coming softly,
Where is your partner? I am going in search of them,
Here without your partner, when asked without giving an answer,
Why do you sing 'kuckoo', my dear darling?
Give me an answer... answer me...
பட்டுத் துணியுடுத்தி
உச்சி முடி திருத்தி தொட்டு
அடியெடுத்து எட்டி நடந்த
புள்ள உன் சேல காத்தில் ஆட
என் நெஞ்சும் சேர்ந்தாட உன்
கூந்தல் வாசம் பாத்து என்
எண்ணம் கூத்தாட
Dressed in fine silk cloth, adjusting top hair,
Taking gentle steps and walking gracefully, my girl,
As your saree pleats sway in the wind, my heart sways along,
Experiencing the fragrance of your hair, my mind dances with joy,
மாராப்பு சேலையில
நூலப்போல நானிருக்க நான்
சாமிய வேண்டுறேன் கண்மணி
கண்மணி பதில் சொல்லு நீ
சொல்லு நீ
To be like a thread woven in your shoulder veil,
I pray to God, my dear darling,
Give me an answer... answer me...
சின்ன மணிக்குயிலே
மெல்ல வரும் மயிலே எங்கே
உன் ஜோடி நான் போறேன் தேடி
இங்கே உன் ஜோடியில்லாம
கேட்டாக்கா பதிலும் சொல்லாம
குக்கூ எனக் கூவுவதேனடி
கண்மணி கண்மணி பதில்
சொல்லு நீ சொல்லு நீ
Little gemstone cuckoo, peacock coming softly,
Where is your partner? I am going in search of them,
Here without your partner, when asked without giving an answer,
Why do you sing 'kuckoo', my dear darling?
Give me an answer... answer me...
...........................
Oh, thannan naa thaanan naaa...
Naana...thannan naa thaanan naaa...
Chinna mani kuyilae
Little gemstone-like cuckoo,
Mella varum mayilae…
Peacock coming softly...
Chinna mani kuyilae mella varum mayilae
Little gemstone cuckoo, peacock coming softly,
Enghae un jodi naan poren thedi
Where is your partner? I am going in search of them,
Inghae un jodiyillaama kettaakaa badhilum sollaama
Here without your partner, when asked without giving an answer,
Kukkoovena koovuvadhen adi kanmani kanmani
Why do you sing 'kuckoo', my dear darling?
Badhil sollu nee….. sollu nee….
Give me an answer... answer me...
Chinna mani kuyilae
Little gemstone cuckoo,
Mella varum mayilae…
Peacock coming softly...
Nillaadha vaigaiyilae neeraada poghayilae
While going to bathe in the restless Vaigai river,
Sollaadha saigaiyilae nee jaada seigaiyilae
Through unspoken gestures, when you give winks and signals,
Kallaagi ponen naanum kan paarthaa aalaaven
I turned into stone; if you look at me with love, I come alive,
Kaiserum kaalam vandhaa tholoodu tholaaven
When the time comes for us to join hands, I will lean shoulder to shoulder,
Ulla ganathadhadi raagam paadi naalum thedi
My heart feels heavy, singing melodies, searching every day,
Nee…eee adikadi anaikanum kanmani kanmani
You must embrace me frequently, my dear darling,
Badhil sollu nee… sollu nee….
Give me an answer... answer me...
Chinna mani kuyilae mella varum mayilae
Little gemstone cuckoo, peacock coming softly,
Enghae un jodi naan poren thedi
Where is your partner? I am going in search of them,
Inghae un jodiyillaama kettaakaa badhilum sollaama
Here without your partner, when asked without giving an answer,
Kukkoovena koovuvadhen adi kanmani kanmani
Why do you sing 'kuckoo', my dear darling?
Badhil sollu nee….. sollu nee….
Give me an answer... answer me...
Pattu thuniyuduthi uchchi mudi thiruthi
Dressed in fine silk cloth, adjusting top hair,
Thottu adiyeduthu etti nadandha pulla
Taking gentle steps and walking gracefully, my girl,
Un selaa kaathil aada en nenjum serndhaada
As your saree pleats sway in the wind, my heart sways along,
Un koondhal vaasam paathu en ennam koothaada
Experiencing the fragrance of your hair, my mind dances with joy,
Maaraappu selaiyila noolapola naanirukka
To be like a thread woven in your shoulder veil,
Naan saamiya venduren kanmani kanmani
I pray to God, my dear darling,
Badhil sollu nee… sollu nee…
Give me an answer... answer me...
Chinna mani kuyilae mella varum mayilae
Little gemstone cuckoo, peacock coming softly,
Enghae un jodi naan poren thedi
Where is your partner? I am going in search of them,
Inghae un jodiyillaama kettaakaa badhilum sollaama
Here without your partner, when asked without giving an answer,
Kukkoovena koovuvadhen adi kanmani kanmani
Why do you sing 'kuckoo', my dear darling?
Badhil sollu nee….. sollu nee….
Give me an answer... answer me...
Adi thannan naa thaanan naaa….
Oh, thannan naa thaanan naaa...
Naana…thannan naa thaanan naaa….
Naana...thannan naa thaanan naaa...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This iconic track from Amman Kovil Kizhakale expresses the playful yet deep romantic longings of the protagonist towards his beloved. Addressing her through nature metaphors like a cuckoo and a peacock, he affectionately teases her for being quiet and elusive while expressing his desire for her love and companionship. The verse imagery highlights her charm while bathing in the river Vaigai, her traditional silk attire, and graceful walk. He yearns for a union so close that he wishes to be like a thread in her saree, constantly praying for her affection and embrace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Chinna mani kuyilae mella varum mayilae”
Addressing the beloved as a 'Chinna mani kuyil' (gemstone cuckoo) and 'Mella varum mayil' (softly treading peacock) to emphasize her beauty and grace.
Onomatopoeia (Oli Kurippu)
“Kukkoovena koovuvadhen adi kanmani kanmani”
Using the sound 'Kukkoovena' to mimic the call of a cuckoo bird.
Hyperbole / Imagery
“Kallaagi ponen naanum kan paarthaa aalaaven”
Expressing that he turned into stone from her silent gestures and becomes human/alive again just through her loving look.
Simile (Upama)
“Maaraappu selaiyila noolapola naanirukka”
Wishing to be clinging as close as a thread ('noolapola') inside her saree/veil.
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the 1986 blockbuster film 'Amman Kovil Kizhakale' starring Vijayakanth and Radha, this song is renowned for its rich rural melody. It exists in memorable male and female solo renditions by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki respectively.
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