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Lyrics & meaning

Chinnan Siriya Vanna Paravai

From Kungumam · 1963

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Kungumam
Movie release year
1963
Lyrics added on
3 May 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aaaa aaaaaa
{ Chinnanchiriya
Vanna paravai ennathai
Solluthamma } (2)
Adhu
Innisaiyodu thannai
Marandhu sonnadhai solludhamma
Chinnanchiriya
Vanna paravai ennathai
Solluthamma
Adhu
Innisaiyodu thannai
Marandhu sonnadhai solludhamma
Chinnanchiriya
Vanna paravai ennathai
Solluthamma
{ Ulagam
Theriyavillai } (2)
Ovvoru naalum
Maarugindra ullam puriyavillai
Ulagam
Theriyavillai
Ovvoru naalum
Maarugindra ullam puriyavillai
{ Ulagam
Theriyavillai } (2)
{ Ondrum puriyavillai } (2)
Manadhinilae
Thondrum mayakangal kodiii…..
Aaaaa aaaa…..
Manadhinilae
Thondrum mayakangal kodi
Andha mayakathilae paadudhae
Oonjal aadi mayakathilae paadudhae
Oonjal aadi
Chinnanchiriya
Vanna paravai ennathai
Solluthamma
Adhu
Innisaiyodu thannai
Marandhu sonnadhai solludhamma
Chinnanchiriya
Vanna paravai ennathai
Solluthamma
{ Vaasal ondrirukum } (2)
Aasai konda nenjamthannil
Vazhi irandirukum
Vaasal ondrirukum
Aasai konda nenjamthannil
Vazhi irandirukum
{ Kangalilae
Thondrum kaatchigal
Kodi } (2)
Andha kavarchiyilae
Paadudhae oonjal aadi
Kavarchiyilae paadudhae oonjal aadi
……………………
…………………
Aaa... aaa...
{ The tiny,
colorful bird, what is it
saying? } (2)
It
loses itself in sweet music,
and repeats what it was taught!
The tiny,
colorful bird, what is it
saying?
It
loses itself in sweet music,
and repeats what it was taught!
The tiny,
colorful bird, what is it
saying?
{ The world,
it does not know } (2)
It cannot understand a heart
that changes every single day
The world,
it does not know,
it cannot understand a heart
that changes every single day
{ The world,
it does not know } (2)
{ Nothing makes sense at all } (2)
In the mind,
a million illusions arise...
Aaaa... aaa...
In the mind,
a million illusions arise,
and lost in that spell, it sings,
swaying like a swing, lost in that spell it sings,
swaying like a swing!
The tiny,
colorful bird, what is it
saying?
It
loses itself in sweet music,
and repeats what it was taught!
The tiny,
colorful bird, what is it
saying?
{ There is only one doorway } (2)
yet in a heart full of desire,
there are two different paths
There is only one doorway,
yet in a heart full of desire,
there are two different paths
{ Before the eyes,
a million sights
appear } (2)
Drawn by that charm,
it sings, swaying like a swing,
Drawn by that charm, it sings, swaying like a swing!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song uses the metaphor of a tiny, vibrant bird to reflect upon the complexities and fickle nature of the human heart and world. The singer muses on how difficult it is to comprehend the human mind, which changes continuously and generates countless illusions and desires day after day. Furthermore, the lyrics highlight the dilemma of human desire—though there is only one entrance to the heart, it holds split pathways and endless alluring visions. The protagonist feels caught in a trance of life's captivating options, swinging between choices as the mind sings its inner conflict.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Chinnanchiriya Vanna paravai ennathai”

The 'Chinnanchiriya Vanna Paravai' (tiny colorful bird) serves as a metaphor for the innocent yet restless human mind or soul.

Imagery / Symbolism

“Vaasal ondrirukum / Aasai konda nenjamthannil / Vazhi irandirukum”

The imagery of 'Vaasal ondrirukum... Vazhi irandirukum' (one entrance, two paths) symbolizes moral dilemma and dual choices arising within a single heart.

Hyperbole

“Thondrum mayakangal kodi”

Using 'kodiii' (ten million / millions) exaggerates the abundance of thoughts, illusions, and visual temptations filling the mind.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Ulagam Theriyavillai”

Repetition of phrases like 'Ulagam Theriyavillai' emphasizes deep confusion and detachment from worldly comprehension.

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Trivia

The movie 'Kungumam' (1963) stars Sivaji Ganesan, S. S. Rajendran, and C. R. Vijayakumari. The music for the film was composed by the legendary K. V. Mahadevan, with memorable lyrics penned by Kannadasan.

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