- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Priyanka
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Mar 2018
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Jilla mulukka nalla theriyum
Manasa killadhae
Ella manasum pollaa manasu
Veliyae solladhae
Nee vitaa eguruvaa
Oru patta ezhudhuvaa
Adha ethana kannunga paarkkum
Ada ennamo yedhunnu ketkkum
Kulir kaathu pattadhum
Pootha mottukku
Silirppu vanthiduchu
Ada neththu thottadhum
Soodu vandhadhum
Nenappil vanthiruchu
Intha jilla mulukka nalla theriyum
Manasa killadhae
Ella manasum pollaa manasu
Veliyae solladhae
Nee vitaa eguruvaa
Oru patta ezhudhuvaa
Adha ethana kannunga paarkkum
Ada ennamo yedhunnu ketkkum
Kulir kaathu pattadhum
Pootha mottukku
Silirppu vanthiduchu
Ada neththu thottadhum
Soodu vandhadhum
Nenappil vanthiruchu
Intha jilla mulukka
Nalla theriyum
Manasa killadhae
Male :Ella manasum pollaa manasu
Veliyae solladhae
Enakku parimaara
Aththai sutta karuvadae
Pasikku udhavaama
Pannuriyae perumpaadae
Varattum thiru naalu
Maamanukku ela poda
Pazhutha pazhathula thaan
Vandu vanthu thola poda
Naalum ennadi naalu
Sattunu sammadham kooru
Thozhu rendaiyum serthu
Sollanum sangadhi nooru
Manasil urangugira
Unarchigala usuppuriyae
Male :Vevaram aringirundhum
Marandhadhu pol pasappuriyae
Jilla mulukka nalla theriyum
Manasa killadhae
Ella manasum pollaa manasu
Veliyae solladhae
Nee vitaa eguruvaa
Oru patta ezhudhuvaa
Adha ethana kannunga paarkkum
Ada ennamo yedhunnu ketkkum
Kulir kaathu pattadhum
Pootha mottukku
Silirppu vanthiduchu
Ada neththu thottadhum
Soodu vandhadhum
Nenappil vanthiruchu
Intha jilla mulukka
Nalla theriyum
Manasa killadhae
Female :Ella manasum pollaa manasu
Veliyae solladhae
Iduppa odichae nee
Anna nada nadakkadhae
Aduppa irukkum enna
Kuththi vittu kelaradhae
Kedachaa veluthiduvae
Unna paththi theriyaathaa
Valachi kadhai padikka
Padurappa puriyaathaa
Pechi ennadi pechi
Utchiyil nikkudhu soodu
Maaman nenjula saanji
Mathadha nee paaru
Medhuva vasiyam panni
Nenachadha nee mudichiputta
Male :Adhukku thaguntha padi
Anusarichu nadanthukitta
Jilla mulukka nalla theriyum
Manasa killadhae
Ella manasum pollaa manasu
Veliyae solladhae
Nee vitaa eguruvaa
Oru patta ezhudhuvaa
Adha ethana kannunga paarkkum
Ada ennamo yedhunnu ketkkum
Kulir kaathu pattadhum
Pootha mottukku
Silirppu vanthiduchu
Ada neththu thottadhum
Soodu vandhadhum
Nenappil vanthiruchu
Intha jilla mulukka
Nalla theriyum
Manasa killadhae
Ella manasum pollaa manasu
Veliyae solladhae
Jilla mulukka nalla theriyum
Manasa killadhae
Ella manasum pollaa manasu
Veliyae solladhae
The whole district knows it well,
don't pinch my heart.
Every heart is a wicked heart,
don't tell the world outside.
If you give them room, they'll jump at the chance,
and slap a bad name on us!
How many eyes will stare at that!
Ah, they will ask what on earth is going on!
As the cold breeze brushed against it,
the blooming bud
got a shiver of thrill.
Ah, touching you yesterday
and feeling the warmth rise
has flashed back in my memory!
The whole district knows it well,
don't pinch my heart.
Every heart is a wicked heart,
don't tell the world outside.
If you give them room, they'll jump at the chance,
and slap a bad name on us!
How many eyes will stare at that!
Ah, they will ask what on earth is going on!
As the cold breeze brushed against it,
the blooming bud
got a shiver of thrill.
Ah, touching you yesterday
and feeling the warmth rise
has flashed back in my memory!
In this whole district,
they know it well,
don't pinch my heart.
Male: Every heart is a wicked heart,
don't tell the world outside.
Meant to be served to me,
O spicy roasted treat cooked by Auntie!
Without satisfying my hunger,
you are giving me such a hard time!
Let the auspicious wedding day arrive,
to lay a festive feast for you!
Only into a ripe fruit
does a beetle bore a hole!
What day are you waiting for, girl?
Quickly give me your word!
Bringing our shoulders close together,
I have a hundred things to whisper!
The desires sleeping in my heart,
you keep waking them up!
Male: Even though you know everything,
you pretend to be innocent and act clueless!
The whole district knows it well,
don't pinch my heart.
Every heart is a wicked heart,
don't tell the world outside.
If you give them room, they'll jump at the chance,
and slap a bad name on us!
How many eyes will stare at that!
Ah, they will ask what on earth is going on!
As the cold breeze brushed against it,
the blooming bud
got a shiver of thrill.
Ah, touching you yesterday
and feeling the warmth rise
has flashed back in my memory!
In this whole district,
they know it well,
don't pinch my heart.
Female: Every heart is a wicked heart,
don't tell the world outside.
Seductively swaying your waist,
don't strut like a swan!
Like a burning stove,
don't poke and stir up the fire inside me!
If you get your hands on me, you'll go wild,
don't I know all about you?
To pull you close and know you completely,
won't you understand when we lay down together?
What is all this talk, my girl?
The desire has reached my head!
Lean against your man's chest,
and see the rest for yourself!
By slowly casting your charm,
you ended up getting what you wanted!
Male: And just like that,
you went along with me!
The whole district knows it well,
don't pinch my heart.
Every heart is a wicked heart,
don't tell the world outside.
If you give them room, they'll jump at the chance,
and slap a bad name on us!
How many eyes will stare at that!
Ah, they will ask what on earth is going on!
As the cold breeze brushed against it,
the blooming bud
got a shiver of thrill.
Ah, touching you yesterday
and feeling the warmth rise
has flashed back in my memory!
In this whole district,
they know it well,
don't pinch my heart.
Every heart is a wicked heart,
don't tell the world outside.
The whole district knows it well,
don't pinch my heart.
Every heart is a wicked heart,
don't tell the world outside.
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful Tamil duet expresses romantic banter and flirtatious teasing between two lovers. The lyrics highlight the social anxiety of public gossip ('Jilla mulukka nalla theriyum' / 'Ella manasum pollaa manasu') alongside the intense private chemistry and affection they share. The lovers exchange lighthearted metaphors related to food, nature, warmth, and gentle trickery to articulate their mutual longing and playful resistance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Jilla mulukka nalla theriyum / Ella manasum pollaa manasu”
The second consonant 'll' is repeated across consecutive lines (Jilla / Ella).
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Aththai sutta karuvadae”
Comparing the female romantic interest to 'Aththai sutta karuvadu' (salted dried fish fried by aunt) and a 'pootha mottu' (bloomed bud).
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kulir kaathu pattadhum / Ada neththu thottadhum / Soodu vandhadhum”
Matching end sounds ('pattadhum', 'thottadhum', 'vandhadhum') creating rhythm.
Did you know?
Trivia
The film 'Priyanka' (1994) features music composed by Deva, starring Revathi, Jayaram, and Prabhu. Lyricist Vaali crafted this song with colloquial folk idioms and rhythmic, lighthearted banter.
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