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En Kannukulla Oru Sirikki

From Appuchi Gramam · 2014

Lyricist
Charukesh
Singer
Varun Vishwa
Music director
Vishal Chandrasekhar
Details
Appuchi Gramam2014

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{En kannu kulla oru sirikkiA young girl living inside my eyes
Kattipottalae enna irukkiHas bound me tightly
Manasa kattipoda maruthaalaeYet refuses to bind her heart to mine
Haiyoh haiyaiyo} (2)Oh my, oh my!
Male
En kadhula isai polaLike sweet music in my ears
Pesura un korallaalaeWith that voice of yours speaking
Yesapola neeyum pesavaeSpeaking so gently and divine
Eppovumae rasikira naanaeI, who always admires you
Yedho yedho paaduren naanaeAm singing something in bliss
Male
En kannu kulla oru sirikkiA young girl living inside my eyes
Kattipottalae enna irukkiHas bound me tightly
Manasa kattipoda maruthaalaeYet refuses to bind her heart to mine
Haiyoh haiyaiyoOh my, oh my!
Male
Kuthaalaththu saarala polLike the refreshing drizzle of Courtallam
Nallaa sirikka en thaenmozhiMy sweet-spoken girl laughs so beautifully
Kannangkuzhi pothaathunnuAs if her dimples weren't enchanting enough
Enna mayakkum un mai vizhiYour kohl-lined eyes entrance me completely
Male
Karuva paya kanavellamAll the dreams of this dark-complexioned boy
Color padam aanathanaalaHave now turned into a vivid color film
Muzhichaalum medhanthaanaeFloating endlessly even while wide awake
Kaadhal enum palaaku melaRiding atop the palanquin of love
Male
Thadumaraum en manasu kekuthuMy stumbling heart keeps asking
Eppo unna servathu maanaeWhen will I finally unite with you, my dear?
Pithaanaathan aaguren naanaeI am turning completely mad in love
Male
En kannu kulla oru sirikkiA young girl living inside my eyes
Kattipottalae enna irukkiHas bound me tightly
Manasa kattipoda maruthaalaeYet refuses to bind her heart to mine
Haiyoh haiyaiyoOh my, oh my!
Male
Vetkathukae vetkam varumShyness itself would feel shy seeing you
Un meni muzhu pournamiYour full body shines like a full moon
Sokkanukkae aasa varumEven Lord Shiva would feel desire seeing you
Enna azhagu en kanmaniWhat stunning beauty, my beloved!
Male
Thai maasam thedhi kurikavaShould we fix a wedding date in the month of Thai?
Dhenam dhenam kelvi kekuthuThis question asks itself every single day
Un nenjula oonjal aadavaeTo swing like a cradle in your heart
Manjakayir yengi vaaduthuThe sacred yellow thread longs eagerly
Male
Thadumaraum en manasu kekuthuMy stumbling heart keeps asking
Eppo unna servathu maanaeWhen will I finally unite with you, my dear?
Pithaanaathan aaguren naanaeI am turning completely mad in love
Male
En kannu kulla oru sirikkiA young girl living inside my eyes
Kattipottalae enna irukkiHas bound me tightly
Manasa kattipoda maruthaalaeYet refuses to bind her heart to mine
Haiyoh haiyaiyoOh my, oh my!
Male
Oruvaa sorum erangaamaWithout a single morsel of rice going down
Oru naalumae orangaamaWithout sleeping even for a single day
Thadumaraum en manasu kekuthuMy stumbling heart keeps asking
Eppo unna servathu maanaeWhen will I finally unite with you, my dear?
Pithaanaathan aaguren naanaeI am turning completely mad in love

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is an expressive rural romantic melody from the movie Appuchi Gramam. The protagonist sings of his overwhelming obsession with his beloved, whose beauty and voice have completely captivated him. He compares her laughter to the cool rain showers of Courtallam and her physical grace to the radiant full moon. Her presence has transformed his plain life into a colorful dream, making him feel as though he is floating on a palanquin of love. Deeply smitten, he suffers from loss of sleep and appetite, consumed entirely by thoughts of her. He eagerly anticipates marrying her in the auspicious month of Thai, wishing to tie the sacred mangalsutra around her neck. Throughout the song, he playfully laments how his heart stumbles and goes crazy with intense longing as he waits for the day they will finally be united.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai Ani (Simile)

Kuthaalaththu saarala pol

Compares her refreshing laugh to the cool drizzle of Courtallam falls using the comparative marker 'pol'.

Uruvagani (Metaphor)

Kaadhal enum palaaku mela

Directly equates love to a palanquin ('palaaku') on which his heart rides.

Uyarvu Navirchi Ani (Hyperbole)

Vetkathukae vetkam varum

Exaggerates her beauty by stating that shyness itself would feel shy before her.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Oruvaa sorum erangaama / Oru naalumae orangaama

Rhyming of the second letter 'ru' in adjacent lines ('Oruvaa' / 'Oru naalumae').

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Trivia

Appuchi Gramam (2014) is a sci-fi drama directed by Vi Anand, featuring music composed by Vishal Chandrashekhar. This track stands out for combining traditional Tamil folk acoustic elements with a romantic melody.

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