Chinnavale Chinnavale
From Idhaya Deepam · 1989
- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sunandha
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Idhaya Deepam1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Chinnavalae chinnavalae | O young girl, O young girl |
| Chellakili yaaramma | Who is this darling parrot, dear girl? |
| Sengamala kann thirandhu | Open your red lotus eyes |
| Enna konjam paarammaa | And look at me a little, dear girl |
| Male | |
| Chinnavalae chinnavalae | O young girl, O young girl |
| Chellakili yaaramma | Who is this darling parrot, dear girl? |
| Sengamala kann thirandhu | Open your red lotus eyes |
| Enna konjam paarammaa | And look at me a little, dear girl |
| Female | |
| Thenpodhigai thendral ingu | Should the breeze from Southern Pothigai hills |
| Vara vendumaa…aaa… | Come here... ah... |
| Kaathirundhu kaadhal thoodhu | Should it wait patiently and deliver |
| Thara vendumaa…aaa… | A message of love... ah... |
| Male | |
| Chinnavalae chinnavalae | O young girl, O young girl |
| Chellakili yaaramma | Who is this darling parrot, dear girl? |
| Sengamala kann thirandhu | Open your red lotus eyes |
| Enna konjam paarammaa | And look at me a little, dear girl |
| Female | |
| Malar malarndhadhu enakkaaga | The flower bloomed for my sake |
| Manam mayangudhu unakkaaga | The heart swoons for your sake |
| Male :Silai pirandhadhu edharkaaga | Male: Why was this sculpture born? |
| Kalai valarthida adharkaaga | It was born to nurture art |
| Female | |
| Andhaadhi ammaanai | Verse-chain games and poetic plays |
| Pon oonjal tharava | Shall I offer a golden swing? |
| Male :Sondhangal undaaga | Male: To forge sweet relationships |
| Pakkathil varavoo | Shall I come closer to you? |
| Female | |
| Solla vizhi irukku | There are eyes to speak |
| Nalla vazhi irukku | There is a good way ahead |
| Male :Indha ilamaiyai inimaiyai | Male: This youthfulness and sweetness |
| Thanimayil vidalaama | Can we leave it all in loneliness? |
| Male | |
| Chinnavalae chinnavalae | O young girl, O young girl |
| Chellakili yaaramma | Who is this darling parrot, dear girl? |
| Sengamala kann thirandhu | Open your red lotus eyes |
| Enna konjam paarammaa | And look at me a little, dear girl |
| Female | |
| Mannavarae mannavarae | O my king, O my king |
| Mangai mugam paar aiyaa | Look at this maiden's face, my lord |
| Sengamala kann thirandha | The darling parrot that opened her red lotus eyes |
| Chella kili naan aiyaa | Is none other than me, my lord |
| Male | |
| Indha thalai magan varum neram | When this hero lover arrives |
| En thalaiviyin niram maarum | My heroine's complexion transforms |
| Female :Oru thalaiyanai udal nogum | Female: A single pillow causes body aches |
| Suga arigalai adhuvaagum | That itself becomes a sign of joy |
| Male | |
| Thindaadum vandangae | O struggling honeybees |
| Sendhooram kodukkum | It gives red vermillion |
| Female :Sendhaazham poo meedhu | Female: Upon the fragrant screw-pine flower |
| Sangeeedham padikkum | It sings sweet music |
| Male | |
| Ingu iravu varum | Here comes the night |
| Inba varavu varum | Bringing a joyous arrival |
| Female :Andha anubhavam | Female: Until that intimate experience arrives |
| Varum varai avasarapadalaama | Should we be in such a hurry? |
| Female | |
| Mannavarae mannavarae | O my king, O my king |
| Mangai mugam paar aiyaa | Look at this maiden's face, my lord |
| Sengamala kann thirandha | The darling parrot that opened her red lotus eyes |
| Chella kili naan aiyaa | Is none other than me, my lord |
| Male | |
| Thenpodhigai thendral ingu | Should the breeze from Southern Pothigai hills |
| Vara vendumaa…aaa… | Come here... ah... |
| Kaathirundhu kaadhal thoodhu | Should it wait patiently and deliver |
| Thara vendumaa…aaa… | A message of love... ah... |
| Male | |
| Chinnavalae chinnavalae | O young girl, O young girl |
| Chellakili yaaramma | Who is this darling parrot, dear girl? |
| Female :Sengamala kann thirandhu | Female: Opening her red lotus eyes |
| Chella kili naan aiyaa | I am that darling parrot, my lord |
சின்னவளே சின்னவளே
செல்லக்கிளி யாரம்மா
செங்கமலம் கண் திறந்து
என்னை கொஞ்சம் பாரம்மா
O young girl, O young girl
Who is this darling parrot, dear girl?
Open your red lotus eyes
And look at me a little, dear girl
சின்னவளே சின்னவளே
செல்லக்கிளி யாரம்மா
செங்கமலம் கண் திறந்து
என்னை கொஞ்சம் பாரம்மா
O young girl, O young girl
Who is this darling parrot, dear girl?
Open your red lotus eyes
And look at me a little, dear girl
தென் பொதிகை தென்றல்
இங்கு வர வேண்டுமா.....ஆ...
காத்திருந்து காதல் தூது
தர வேண்டுமா.....ஆ....
Should the breeze from Southern Pothigai hills
Come here... ah...
Should it wait patiently and deliver
A message of love... ah...
ஆண் மற்றும் பெண் :
தந்தான தந்தான தந்தான
தந்தான தந்தானனா
O young girl, O young girl
Who is this darling parrot, dear girl?
Open your red lotus eyes
And look at me a little, dear girl
சின்னவளே சின்னவளே
செல்லக்கிளி யாரம்மா
செங்கமலம் கண் திறந்து
என்னை கொஞ்சம் பாரம்மா
The flower bloomed for my sake
The heart swoons for your sake
Male: Why was this sculpture born?
It was born to nurture art
மலர் மலர்ந்தது எனக்காக
மனம் மயங்குது உனக்காக
சிலை பிறந்தது எதற்காக
கலை வளர்த்திட அதற்காக
Verse-chain games and poetic plays
Shall I offer a golden swing?
Male: To forge sweet relationships
Shall I come closer to you?
அந்தாதி அம்மானை
பொன் ஊஞ்சல் தரவா
சொந்தங்கள் உண்டாக
பக்கத்தில் வரவோ..
There are eyes to speak
There is a good way ahead
Male: This youthfulness and sweetness
Can we leave it all in loneliness?
சொல்ல விழி இருக்கு
நல்ல வழி இருக்கு
இந்த இளமையை இனிமையை
தனிமையில் விடலாமா
O young girl, O young girl
Who is this darling parrot, dear girl?
Open your red lotus eyes
And look at me a little, dear girl
சின்னவளே சின்னவளே
செல்லக்கிளி யாரம்மா
செங்கமலம் கண் திறந்து
என்னை கொஞ்சம் பாரம்மா
O my king, O my king
Look at this maiden's face, my lord
The darling parrot that opened her red lotus eyes
Is none other than me, my lord
மன்னவரே மன்னவரே
மங்கை முகம் பாரைய்யா
செங்கமலம் கண் திறந்த
செல்லக்கிளி நானய்யா
When this hero lover arrives
My heroine's complexion transforms
Female: A single pillow causes body aches
That itself becomes a sign of joy
இந்த தலைமகன் வரும் நேரம்
என் தலைவியின் நிறம் மாறும்
ஒரு தலையணை உடல் நோகும்
சுக அறிகளை அதுவோகும்
O struggling honeybees
It gives red vermillion
Female: Upon the fragrant screw-pine flower
It sings sweet music
திண்டாடும் வண்டங்கி
செந்தூரம் கொடுக்கும்
செந்தாழம் பூ மீது
சங்கீதம் படிக்கும்
Here comes the night
Bringing a joyous arrival
Female: Until that intimate experience arrives
Should we be in such a hurry?
இங்கு இரவு வரும்
இன்ப வரவு வரும்
அந்த அனுபவம்
வரும் வரை அவசரபடலாமா
O my king, O my king
Look at this maiden's face, my lord
The darling parrot that opened her red lotus eyes
Is none other than me, my lord
மன்னவரே மன்னவரே
மங்கை முகம் பாரைய்யா
செங்கமலம் கண் திறந்த
செல்லக்கிளி நானய்யா
Should the breeze from Southern Pothigai hills
Come here... ah...
Should it wait patiently and deliver
A message of love... ah...
தென் பொதிகை தென்றல்
இங்கு வர வேண்டுமா.....ஆ....
காத்திருந்து காதல் தூது
தர வேண்டுமா.....ஆ.....
O young girl, O young girl
Who is this darling parrot, dear girl?
Female: Opening her red lotus eyes
I am that darling parrot, my lord
ஆண் மற்றும் பெண் :
தந்தான தந்தான தந்தான
தந்தான தந்தானனா
சின்னவளே சின்னவளே
செல்லக்கிளி யாரம்மா
செங்கமலம் கண் திறந்த
செல்லக்கிளி நானய்யா
Chinnavalae chinnavalae
O young girl, O young girl
Chellakili yaaramma
Who is this darling parrot, dear girl?
Sengamala kann thirandhu
Open your red lotus eyes
Enna konjam paarammaa
And look at me a little, dear girl
Chinnavalae chinnavalae
O young girl, O young girl
Chellakili yaaramma
Who is this darling parrot, dear girl?
Sengamala kann thirandhu
Open your red lotus eyes
Enna konjam paarammaa
And look at me a little, dear girl
Thenpodhigai thendral ingu
Should the breeze from Southern Pothigai hills
Vara vendumaa…aaa…
Come here... ah...
Kaathirundhu kaadhal thoodhu
Should it wait patiently and deliver
Thara vendumaa…aaa…
A message of love... ah...
Chinnavalae chinnavalae
O young girl, O young girl
Chellakili yaaramma
Who is this darling parrot, dear girl?
Sengamala kann thirandhu
Open your red lotus eyes
Enna konjam paarammaa
And look at me a little, dear girl
Malar malarndhadhu enakkaaga
The flower bloomed for my sake
Manam mayangudhu unakkaaga
The heart swoons for your sake
Male :Silai pirandhadhu edharkaaga
Male: Why was this sculpture born?
Kalai valarthida adharkaaga
It was born to nurture art
Andhaadhi ammaanai
Verse-chain games and poetic plays
Pon oonjal tharava
Shall I offer a golden swing?
Male :Sondhangal undaaga
Male: To forge sweet relationships
Pakkathil varavoo
Shall I come closer to you?
Solla vizhi irukku
There are eyes to speak
Nalla vazhi irukku
There is a good way ahead
Male :Indha ilamaiyai inimaiyai
Male: This youthfulness and sweetness
Thanimayil vidalaama
Can we leave it all in loneliness?
Chinnavalae chinnavalae
O young girl, O young girl
Chellakili yaaramma
Who is this darling parrot, dear girl?
Sengamala kann thirandhu
Open your red lotus eyes
Enna konjam paarammaa
And look at me a little, dear girl
Mannavarae mannavarae
O my king, O my king
Mangai mugam paar aiyaa
Look at this maiden's face, my lord
Sengamala kann thirandha
The darling parrot that opened her red lotus eyes
Chella kili naan aiyaa
Is none other than me, my lord
Indha thalai magan varum neram
When this hero lover arrives
En thalaiviyin niram maarum
My heroine's complexion transforms
Female :Oru thalaiyanai udal nogum
Female: A single pillow causes body aches
Suga arigalai adhuvaagum
That itself becomes a sign of joy
Thindaadum vandangae
O struggling honeybees
Sendhooram kodukkum
It gives red vermillion
Female :Sendhaazham poo meedhu
Female: Upon the fragrant screw-pine flower
Sangeeedham padikkum
It sings sweet music
Ingu iravu varum
Here comes the night
Inba varavu varum
Bringing a joyous arrival
Female :Andha anubhavam
Female: Until that intimate experience arrives
Varum varai avasarapadalaama
Should we be in such a hurry?
Mannavarae mannavarae
O my king, O my king
Mangai mugam paar aiyaa
Look at this maiden's face, my lord
Sengamala kann thirandha
The darling parrot that opened her red lotus eyes
Chella kili naan aiyaa
Is none other than me, my lord
Thenpodhigai thendral ingu
Should the breeze from Southern Pothigai hills
Vara vendumaa…aaa…
Come here... ah...
Kaathirundhu kaadhal thoodhu
Should it wait patiently and deliver
Thara vendumaa…aaa…
A message of love... ah...
Chinnavalae chinnavalae
O young girl, O young girl
Chellakili yaaramma
Who is this darling parrot, dear girl?
Female :Sengamala kann thirandhu
Female: Opening her red lotus eyes
Chella kili naan aiyaa
I am that darling parrot, my lord
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Idhaya Deepam' (1989), featuring lyrics by the renowned poet Mu. Metha, is a romantic duet capturing a playful and intimate dialogue between two lovers. The hero coaxes his beloved, metaphorically calling her a cherished parrot with eyes like red lotuses. He wonders if the gentle breeze from the Podhigai hills needs to act as an intermediary for their love, urging her not to let her youthful beauty go to waste in solitude. In response, the heroine playfully claims the mantle of the parrot he seeks. She describes the sweet agony and bodily signs of longing that come with romance, advising patience until the intimacy of night arrives. Rich in traditional Tamil poetic imagery—such as Podhigai breezes, statues nurturing art, and screw-pine flowers—the song beautifully captures the eager anticipation and shy affection of young love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)
“Sengamala kann thirandhu”
Compares the beloved girl's bright, beautiful eyes to a blossoming red lotus.
Metaphor / Endearment
“Chellakili yaaramma”
Addresses the beloved metaphorically as a cherished, darling parrot.
Adukkut Thodar (Repetition for poetic emphasis)
“Chinnavalae chinnavalae”
The affectionate form of address 'Chinnavalae' and 'Mannavarae' is repeated twice consecutively to build rhythmic flow and emotional warmth.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Malar malarndhadhu enakkaaga / Manam mayangudhu unakkaaga”
Matching end sounds ('enakkaaga' and 'unakkaaga') create a sweet, balanced musical harmony.
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Trivia
Pened by Sahitya Akademi award-winning poet Mu. Metha, this song incorporates classic Sangam literary tropes like the 'Podhigai Thendral' (southern mountain breeze) and 'Andhaadhi' (poetic chain games) into modern romantic film lyrics.
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