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Lyrics & meaning

Jingidi Jingidi

From Guru Sishyan · 1988

Lyricist
Isaignani Ilayaraja
Singers
Mano, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Guru Sishyan1988

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Jingidi jingidi unakkuJingidi jingidi for you
Ingae ennadi un manakanakkuWhat is your mental calculation here, girl?
Solladi solladi enakkuTell me, tell me, girl
Indha sinna buthi UnakkedukkuWhy do you have such petty thoughts?
Male
Sandhaegam varalaamaCan doubt even arise?
Kaadhal kilikku dhegam sudalaamaShould the love parrot's body burn with fever?
Sandhaegam varalaamaCan doubt even arise?
Kaadhal kilikku dhegam sudalaamaShould the love parrot's body burn with fever?
Male
Jingidi jingidi unakkuJingidi jingidi for you
Ingae ennadi un manakanakkuWhat is your mental calculation here, girl?
jingidi jingidi unakkuJingidi jingidi for you
Female
{Arumbu meesa mogathil valarndha{A budding mustache growing on the face
Engala konjam seendi paarkkudhuIs teasing us a little bit
Siruga siruga arugil nerungiLittle by little, coming closer
Kirukirukka paattum paadudhu} (2)And singing a song to make one feel dizzy} (2)
Male
Yae..konji konji naan kondaadidumHey... the one I fondle and celebrate,
En vanji kodi nee minjaadhadiMy creeper-like woman, do not overstep!
Sindhaadadi ingu sillaraiyaDo not scatter small change (petty arguments) here,
En sinthaamani adhu selladhadiMy precious gem, that will not pass!
Female
Aangalukku thaanFor men,
Ingu enna irukkuWhat else is there here,
Nalla pennai thaviraExcept for a good woman,
Indha ulagathilaeIn this whole world?
Male :Adhai solladha sella kiliyae…Male : Do not say that, my sweet parrot...
Female
Jingidi jingidi unakkuJingidi jingidi for you
Ada enna ingu undhan kanakkuAh, what is your calculation here?
Sollidu sollidu enakkuTell me, tell me to me
Indha chinna buthi unakkedukkuWhy do you have such petty thoughts?
Female
En veera maharaajaMy brave emperor,
Adadadada oora suthalaamaAh-dadada, can you roam around town like this?
En veera maharaajaMy brave emperor,
Adadadada oora suthalaamaAh-dadada, can you roam around town like this?
Male
{Thurathi thurathi{Chasing and chasing,
Viratti pidikkumPursuing and catching,
Pazhakkam ennai serndhadhillayaeSuch a habit does not belong to me,
Valaithu pidithuEnsnaring and catching,
Izhuthu anaithuPulling and embracing,
Pennai kedukkum ennam illaiyae..ho} (2)I have no intention of ruining a woman.. ho} (2)
Female
Oorkaavalaa naanAm I a town guard,
Un kaadhaaliOr your lover?
Nee oor meyavaaWhile you go wandering around town,
Undhan pinnaal vandhenI came following behind you
Female
Kaadhal kili endhanLove parrot is mine,
Kaaval undhanProtection is yours,
Siru modhal endraalIf this is a small clash,
Ingu rendil ondruHere it will be one of two outcomes!
Male
Baamavukku naan kannanadiI am Krishna to my Bhama,
Nalla maami veettu maharaajanadiI am the king of my mother-in-law's house,
Ennai theendadha sella kiliyaeDo not touch me, sweet parrot!
Female
Jingidi jingidi unakkuJingidi jingidi for you
Ada enna ingu undhan kanakkuAh, what is your calculation here?
Male :Ada solladi solladi enakkuMale : Ah tell me, tell me to me
Indha chinna buthi unakkedukkuWhy do you have such petty thoughts?
Female
En veera maharaajaMy brave emperor,
Adadadada oora suthalaamaAh-dadada, can you roam around town like this?
Male :Sandaaegam varalaamaMale : Can doubt even arise?
Kaadhal kilikku dhegam sudalaamaShould the love parrot's body burn with fever?
Female
Jingidi jingidi unakkuJingidi jingidi for you
Ada enna ingu undhan kanakkuAh, what is your calculation here?
Male :Ada jingidi jingidi unakkuMale : Ah jingidi jingidi for you

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful duet features a lighthearted banter between two lovers teasing each other about trust, affection, and possessiveness. The male protagonist assures his partner that his intentions are noble and that a good woman is the greatest treasure for a man, while lightheartedly chiding her for overthinking and harbouring petty doubts. On the other hand, the female protagonist playfully questions his wandering nature and demands his full devotion and protection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Ingae ennadi un manakanakku / Solladi solladi enakku

The second consonant 'n' ('ன') rhymes across consecutive lines in 'Jingidi', 'Ingae', 'Solladi', and 'Indha'.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Kaadhal kilikku dhegam sudalaama / En sinthaamani adhu selladhadi

Comparing the beloved woman to a parrot ('Kaadhal kili') and a precious gem ('Sinthaamani').

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Siruga siruga arugil nerungi

Repetition of words like 'Jingidi jingidi', 'Siruga siruga', and 'Thurathi thurathi' for rhythmic emphasis.

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Trivia

From the hit 1988 action-comedy movie 'Guru Sishyan' starring Rajinikanth and Prabhu, with music composed by Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja. The track showcases signature 80s Tamil folk-pop fusion with energetic rhythm work and catchy colloquial refrains.

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