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Lyrics & meaning

Chinnapoove Chinnapoove

From Inaindha Kaigal · 1990

Lyricist
Aabavanan
Singers
S. Deepan Chakravathy, Vidhya
Music director
Manoj Gyan Varma
Details
Inaindha Kaigal1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Male
Chinnappoovae chinnappoovaeLittle flower, little flower,
Kobam kollaadhaeDo not get angry.
Kannipoovae kaadhal poovaeMaiden flower, love flower,
Ennai thallaadhaeDo not push me away.
Male
Kanni manadhil kalakkam theriyumThe turmoil in the maiden's heart is visible,
Kaalam kanindhaal mayakkam theliyumWhen time ripens, the illusion will clear.
Poga poga ennai theriyumAs time goes by, you will know me,
Porumai irundhaal unmai puriyumIf you have patience, you will understand the truth.
Male
Chinnappoovae chinnappoovaeLittle flower, little flower,
Kobam kollaadhaeDo not get angry.
Kannipoovae kaadhal poovaeMaiden flower, love flower,
Ennai thallaadhaeDo not push me away.
Chorus
Lallala…lalalla….La la la... la la la...
Female
Podhum podhum poiyyai solliEnough, enough of telling lies,
Kaadhal kollaadhaeDo not pretend to love.
Paedhai nenjam maarum endruThinking this innocent heart will change,
Kaalam thallaadhaeDo not delay time.
Female
Podum vaesham enakku theriyumI know the disguise you are putting on,
Unnai oru naal ulagam ariyumOne day the world will know your true self.
Kaadhal nenju kaayam theriyumI know the pain of a loving heart,
Kalvan unakku eppadi puriyumHow could a thief like you understand it?
Female
Podhum podhum poiyyai solliEnough, enough of telling lies,
Kaadhal kollaadhaeDo not pretend to love.
Paedhai nenjam maarum endruThinking this innocent heart will change,
Kaalam thallaadhaeDo not delay time.
Chorus
Lallala…lalalla….La la la... la la la...
Chorus
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Inaindha Kaigal' is a playful banter between two lovers. The hero reassures his beloved, asking her not to be angry or push him away. He asks for patience, promising that time will clear all her doubts and reveal his true affection. In contrast, the heroine playfully rebuffs his sweet talk, warning him against putting on acts and telling lies. She questions if a heart thief like him could ever comprehend the genuine pain and depth of true love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Chinnappoovae chinnappoovae / Kannipoovae kaadhal poovae

Addressing the beloved as 'Chinnappoovae' (little flower) and 'Kannipoovae' (maiden flower) compares her delicate nature to a flower.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Kanni manadhil kalakkam theriyum / Kaalam kanindhaal mayakkam theliyum

The lines end with identical rhyming suffixes ('theriyum', 'theliyum', 'puriyum') creating a rhythmic, melodic flow.

Monai (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)

Kaalam kanindhaal mayakkam theliyum

Repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the beginning of words across the line ('Kaalam', 'kanindhaal').

Anaphora / Epanalepsis

Podhum podhum poiyyai solli

Repetition of words like 'Chinnappoovae chinnappoovae' and 'Podhum podhum' for emphasis and emotional intensity.

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Trivia

The song 'Chinnappoovae Chinnappoovae' from the 1990 action thriller 'Inaindha Kaigal' was composed by the duo Manoj-Gyan with lyrics written by the film's producer-director Aabavanan. It is sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and B. S. Sasirekha, remaining one of the most popular romantic duets from the film.

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