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Chinnanchiru Kiliye

From Kannukkul Nilavu · 2000

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kannukkul Nilavu
Movie release year
2000
Lyrics added on
23 Nov 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Chinnanjiru kiliyae
Theiyaadha vennilavae
Thozh meedhu thottil katti
Naan valarththa sooriyanae
Thuli sogam kandaal undhan kannil
Puyal veesum kannaa endhan nenjil
Arivaayooo…..ooo…
Chinnanjiru kiliyae
Theiyaadha vennilavae
Thozh meedhu thottil katti
Naan valarththa sooriyanae
Pagal neraththilum
Nilaa ketkumundhan
Kannil nilavu kudiyirukkum
Idhazh oraththilum
Sindhum thaenthuligal
Amudhaai amudhaai adhu inikkum
Nee siriththaal
Andha dheiveega sangeedham ketkum
Nee paarththal
Mani dheebangal en nenjil aadum
Arivaayoo….ooo….
Chinnanjiru kiliyae
Theiyaadha vennilavae
Thozh meedhu thottil katti
Naan valarththa sooriyanae
Ennai annaiyendraan
Varam alli thandhaan
Maganaai pirandhu thavam mudithaan
Vizhi thedi vandhu
Madi aadi nindru
Yeriyum vilakkaai oli kuduppaai
Un nizhalum
En magan pola paalootta ketkkum
Thaalaattum indha sondhangal
Eppodhum vendum
Aaraaroo…oooo…
Chinnanjiru kiliyae
Theiyaadha vennilavae
Thozh meedhu thottil katti
Naan valarththa sooriyanae
Thuli sogam kandaal undhan kannil
Puyal veesum kannaa endhan nenjil
Arivaayooo…..ooo…
Chinnanjiru kiliyae
Theiyaadha vennilavae
Thozh meedhu thottil katti
Naan valarththa sooriyanae
My tiny little parrot,
My moon that never fades,
Cradling you upon my shoulder,
My bright sun whom I raised,
If I see even a drop of sorrow in your eyes,
A storm rages in my heart, my dear,
Do you know this? Oh...
My tiny little parrot,
My moon that never fades,
Cradling you upon my shoulder,
My bright sun whom I raised,
Even during the daytime,
You ask for the moon,
While the moon itself lives in your eyes!
From the corner of your lips,
The drops of honey that spill,
Taste as sweet as nectar.
When you smile,
Sacred music fills the air;
When you look at me,
Bright lamps glow and dance in my heart.
Do you know this? Oh...
My tiny little parrot,
My moon that never fades,
Cradling you upon my shoulder,
My bright sun whom I raised,
He called me his mother,
And showered me with blessings;
Born as my son, he answered all my prayers.
Looking for my eyes,
And playing upon my lap,
He brought light like a burning lamp.
Even your shadow,
Asks to be fed milk like my child;
These loving bonds that lull me to sleep,
I want them forever.
Aararo... oh...
My tiny little parrot,
My moon that never fades,
Cradling you upon my shoulder,
My bright sun whom I raised,
If I see even a drop of sorrow in your eyes,
A storm rages in my heart, my dear,
Do you know this? Oh...
My tiny little parrot,
My moon that never fades,
Cradling you upon my shoulder,
My bright sun whom I raised.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This heartfelt lullaby from the movie Kannukkul Nilavu expresses pure maternal affection and deep emotional attachment toward a loved one. The singer addresses the loved one as a tiny bird, an unwaning full moon, and a bright sun raised with tenderness. The lyricist highlights how deeply connected their spirits are—a single drop of sorrow in the loved one's eyes triggers a storm of pain in the speaker's heart.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Naan valarththa sooriyanae”

Comparing the child/beloved directly to 'sooriyan' (sun) and 'vennilavu' (full moon) to highlight brightness and beauty.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

“Puyal veesum kannaa endhan nenjil”

Exaggerating the emotional pain as a 'puyal' (storm) blowing in the heart over a single drop of sorrow.

Refrain (Madakku / Anaphora)

“Chinnanjiru kiliyae / Theiyaadha vennilavae”

Repetition of opening lines throughout the song to anchor the emotional theme of a lullaby.

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Trivia

The opening words 'Chinnanjiru Kiliye' are inspired by Mahakavi Subramania Bharati's famous poem of the same name expressing maternal love. Although the metadata provided mentions unknown music, the soundtrack of Kannukkul Nilavu (2000) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, marking his 25th year in the Tamil film industry.

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