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Chinnavale Chinnavale

From Idhaya Deepam · 1989

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sunandha
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Idhaya Deepam
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
12 Dec 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Chinnavalae chinnavalae
Chellakili yaaramma
Sengamala kann thirandhu
Enna konjam paarammaa
Chinnavalae chinnavalae
Chellakili yaaramma
Sengamala kann thirandhu
Enna konjam paarammaa
Thenpodhigai thendral ingu
Vara vendumaa…aaa…
Kaathirundhu kaadhal thoodhu
Thara vendumaa…aaa…
Chinnavalae chinnavalae
Chellakili yaaramma
Sengamala kann thirandhu
Enna konjam paarammaa
Malar malarndhadhu enakkaaga
Manam mayangudhu unakkaaga
Male :Silai pirandhadhu edharkaaga
Kalai valarthida adharkaaga
Andhaadhi ammaanai
Pon oonjal tharava
Male :Sondhangal undaaga
Pakkathil varavoo
Solla vizhi irukku
Nalla vazhi irukku
Male :Indha ilamaiyai inimaiyai
Thanimayil vidalaama
Chinnavalae chinnavalae
Chellakili yaaramma
Sengamala kann thirandhu
Enna konjam paarammaa
Mannavarae mannavarae
Mangai mugam paar aiyaa
Sengamala kann thirandha
Chella kili naan aiyaa
Indha thalai magan varum neram
En thalaiviyin niram maarum
Female :Oru thalaiyanai udal nogum
Suga arigalai adhuvaagum
Thindaadum vandangae
Sendhooram kodukkum
Female :Sendhaazham poo meedhu
Sangeeedham padikkum
Ingu iravu varum
Inba varavu varum
Female :Andha anubhavam
Varum varai avasarapadalaama
Mannavarae mannavarae
Mangai mugam paar aiyaa
Sengamala kann thirandha
Chella kili naan aiyaa
Thenpodhigai thendral ingu
Vara vendumaa…aaa…
Kaathirundhu kaadhal thoodhu
Thara vendumaa…aaa…
Chinnavalae chinnavalae
Chellakili yaaramma
Female :Sengamala kann thirandhu
Chella kili naan aiyaa
Oh sweet girl, oh sweet girl,
who is this darling parrot?
Open your red lotus eyes,
and look at me just a little.
Oh sweet girl, oh sweet girl,
who is this darling parrot?
Open your red lotus eyes,
and look at me just a little.
Must the gentle breeze from the southern Pothigai hills
come all the way here...
to wait patiently and deliver
a message of love...?
Oh sweet girl, oh sweet girl,
who is this darling parrot?
Open your red lotus eyes,
and look at me just a little.
A flower bloomed for my sake;
my heart is swooning for you.
Male: Why was a beautiful sculpture made?
To nurture the arts, only for that!
Shall I offer you poetry, singing games,
and a golden swing?
Male: To make our bond of love grow,
shall I come closer to your side?
Eyes are there to speak,
and there is a wonderful way ahead.
Male: Can we leave this youth and sweetness
all alone in loneliness?
Oh sweet girl, oh sweet girl,
who is this darling parrot?
Open your red lotus eyes,
and look at me just a little.
Oh my lord, oh my lord,
look at this young girl's face.
Having opened my red lotus eyes,
I am that darling parrot, my lord.
When this prince arrives,
my lady's face glows with a blush.
Female: The pillow will feel the body's ache,
and that is a sweet sign of pleasure.
The wandering bee over there
leaves a gentle touch of red,
Female: and upon the fragrant screwpine flower,
it sings a sweet melody.
Night will arrive here,
and waves of joy will follow.
Female: Until that sweet experience
arrives, should we be in such a rush?
Oh my lord, oh my lord,
look at this young girl's face.
Having opened my red lotus eyes,
I am that darling parrot, my lord.
Must the gentle breeze from the southern Pothigai hills
come all the way here...
to wait patiently and deliver
a message of love...?
Oh sweet girl, oh sweet girl,
who is this darling parrot?
Female: Having opened my red lotus eyes,
I am that darling parrot, my lord.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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