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Lyrics & meaning

Jillu Malli

From Album Songs 2025 · 2025

Lyricist
Ku. Karthik
Singer
Premgi Amaren
Music director
K. M. Rayan
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Strawberry thaan ava blue berry thaanShe is like a strawberry, she is like a blueberry
En kaadhali thaan ava konji pesum ponnu thaanShe is my lover, she is a girl who talks affectionately
Love neraiya vandhu kodupava thaanShe comes and bestows an abundance of love
Chella ratchasi thaan ava kov patta kaali thaanShe is a cute demoness, she is a furious Goddess Kaali when angry
Male
Sokka thaan paathukkuva sirippulaShe will captivate and look after me, with her smile
Sorgatha kaatiduvaaa..aaahShe will show me heaven
Paakaadha santhosatha thandhu thaanBy giving me happiness never seen before
Nenjodu thalattuvaa..aaaShe will sing a lullaby close to her heart
Male
Jillu jillu jillumalliCool cool jasmine flower
Nenjukulla kathakaliDancing Kathakali inside my heart
Sollu sollu sukkumalliTell me, tell me, my sweet dry ginger spice
Suthu potta gundumalliRound jasmine flower encircled around
Jillu jillu jillumalliCool cool jasmine flower
Nenjukulla kathakaliDancing Kathakali inside my heart
Sollu sollu sukkumalliTell me, tell me, my sweet dry ginger spice
Suthu potta gundumalliRound jasmine flower encircled around
Male
Konji pesuna ava sweet-ah iruppaIf talked to affectionately, she stays sweet
Konjam pesuna ava mute-ah iruppaIf talked to only a little, she stays mute
Sanda pudicha ava blockula veppaIf we pick a fight, she puts me on the block list
Sorry sollitaa ava heartula veppaIf I say sorry, she keeps me in her heart
Male
Nee nadanthaale pulli maanuWhen you walk, you are like a spotted deer
Naan thaane lucky man-uhI am indeed the lucky man
Ippadi sonna pothum vekka paduvaaJust saying this is enough to make her feel shy
Kai theendaatha super wine-uhAn untouched premium wine
Enakkau neethaan queen-uhTo me, you are the queen
Bittah serthu potta pakkam varuvaaIf I pitch in a bit of flattery, she comes near
Male
Olympic ah jeyichaalumEven if I win in the Olympics
Jackpot-u adichaalumEven if I hit a jackpot
Perusilla un munna thaanNothing is big in front of you
Oru naal kooda vaazha kedachaalumEven if I get just one day left to live
Unna paathukkuven vera maari thaanI will take care of you in an extraordinary way
Male
Hey strawberry thaan ava blue berry thaanHey, she is like a strawberry, she is like a blueberry
En kaadhali thaan ava konji pesum ponnu thaanShe is my lover, she is a girl who talks affectionately
Love neraiya vandhu kodupava thaanShe comes and bestows an abundance of love
Chella ratchasi thaan ava kov patta kaali thaanShe is a cute demoness, she is a furious Goddess Kaali when angry
Male
Sokka thaan paathukkuva sirippulaShe will captivate and look after me, with her smile
Sorgatha kaatiduvaaa..aaahShe will show me heaven
Paakaadha santhosatha thandhu thaanBy giving me happiness never seen before
Nenjodu thalattuvaa..aaaShe will sing a lullaby close to her heart
Male
Jillu jillu jillumalliCool cool jasmine flower
Nenjukulla kathakaliDancing Kathakali inside my heart
Sollu sollu sukkumalliTell me, tell me, my sweet dry ginger spice
Suthu potta gundumalliRound jasmine flower encircled around
Jillu jillu jillumalliCool cool jasmine flower
Nenjukulla kathakaliDancing Kathakali inside my heart
Sollu sollu sukkumalliTell me, tell me, my sweet dry ginger spice
Suthu potta gundumalliRound jasmine flower encircled around
Male
En jillu malliMy cool jasmine girl

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Jillu Malli' is an energetic and modern romantic track that playfully describes the sweet yet temperamental nature of the singer's beloved. He compares her to sweet fruits like strawberries and blueberries, while also humorously pointing out her quick-tempered side where she acts like a furious goddess and blocks him on social media until he apologizes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Strawberry thaan ava blue berry thaan

Compares the beloved directly to exotic fruits ('Strawberry', 'Blueberry') and prized drinks ('Super wine') to emphasize her sweetness and preciousness.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Jillu jillu jillumalli / Nenjukulla kathakali

Frequent use of rhyming end-words such as 'jillumalli', 'kathakali', 'sukkumalli', and 'gundumalli' creates a catchy, rhythmic flow throughout the chorus.

Hyperbole

Olympic ah jeyichaalum / Jackpot-u adichaalum / Perusilla un munna thaan

Exaggerates her importance by stating that even winning an Olympic gold medal or hitting a massive financial jackpot pales in comparison to being with her.

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Trivia

Sung by popular multi-talented artist Premji Amaran, the track features music by K M Rayan and catchy modern lyrics written by Ku. Karthik. It blends Tamil colloquial slang with English loanwords to capture a contemporary, playful youth vibe.

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