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Lyrics & meaning

Jodi Kili Enge

From Padikathavan (1985 Film) · 1985

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Padikathavan (1985 Film)1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Jodi kili engae sollu solluTell me, where is the paired parrot? Tell me, tell me.
Sondha kiliyae nee vandhu nilluMy own parrot, come and stand here.
Female
Jodi kili engae sollu solluTell me, where is the paired parrot? Tell me, tell me.
Sondha kiliyae nee vandhu nilluMy own parrot, come and stand here.
Jodi kili engae sollu solluTell me, where is the paired parrot? Tell me, tell me.
Sondha kiliyae nee vandhu nilluMy own parrot, come and stand here.
Female
Kanni kili dhaanIt is indeed a maiden parrot,
Kaathu kedakku kannurangaamaLying in wait without sleeping.
Pattukili idha kattikolluSilken parrot, embrace this one,
Thottu kalandhoru mettu solluTouch, mingle, and sing a tune.
Female
Jodi kili engae sollu solluTell me, where is the paired parrot? Tell me, tell me.
Sondha kiliyae nee vandhu nilluMy own parrot, come and stand here.
Male
Adi aththa maga rathinamaeOh gem of an aunt's daughter,
Aasaiyulla pennmayilaeOh sweet desirable womanhood,
Adi aththa maga rathinamaeOh gem of an aunt's daughter,
Aasaiyulla pennmayilaeOh sweet desirable womanhood,
Male
Muthaana muthaePearl of pearls,
Ennoda soththaeMy precious treasure,
Allama kollamaWithout taking or killing me,
En aasa theeradhuMy desire will not be satisfied.
Male
Jodi kili ingae pakkathilaeThe paired parrot is right here nearby,
Sondha kili ippo vekkathilaeMy own parrot is now blushing shyly.
Jodi kili ingae pakkathilaeThe paired parrot is right here nearby,
Sondha kili ippo vekkathilaeMy own parrot is now blushing shyly.
Male
Koodi kulavi paadi thazhuviGathering together, playing, singing, and embracing,
Konjidum neramIt is a time for cozy affectionate romantic banter.
Pattukili enna kattikolluSilken parrot, embrace me,
Thottu kalandhoru mettu solluTouch, mingle, and sing a tune.
Pattukili enna kattikolluSilken parrot, embrace me,
Thottu kalandhoru mettu solluTouch, mingle, and sing a tune.
Male
Oru garbiniya kaadhalichenI fell in love with a pregnant woman (playful banter context),
Kanni ponna kai pidichenI held the hand of a maiden girl.
Ava kann asacha naan vizhundhenWhen she blinked her eyes, I fell,
Kai anacha naan ezhundhenWhen she embraced me with her arms, I rose.
Female
{Nee vandhu serndhadhumWhen you arrived and joined me,
MaariduchuEverything changed.
Ada ipothan enn manamAh, only now has my mind
Theriduchu } (2)Recovered and felt clear.
Male
Ponadhu pogatum ponabadiLet what has gone be gone,
Naan solvadha keladi nallabadiListen carefully to what I say properly.
Poi aagiponadhaWhat had turned into a lie,
Mei aaki kaatanumWe must make it into a reality.
Female
Jodi kili ingae pakkathulaThe paired parrot is right here nearby,
Sondha kili ippo vekkathulaMy own parrot is now blushing shyly.
Male :Koodi kulavi paadi thazhuviMale: Gathering together, playing, singing, and embracing,
Konjidum neramIt is a time for cozy affectionate romantic banter.
Female
Pattukili idha kattikolluSilken parrot, embrace this one,
Thottu kalandhoru mettu solluTouch, mingle, and sing a tune.
Male :Pattukili enna kattikolluMale: Silken parrot, embrace me,
Thottu kalandhoru mettu solluTouch, mingle, and sing a tune.
Male
Unn sundu viral pattadhulaJust by the touch of your little finger,
Soodu romba yerudhadiThe heat is rising so much, girl.
Adi sundhariyae mundhiriyaeOh beautiful girl, sweet as a cashew,
Aadharikka venumadiYou must support and accept me.
Female
Maalaya podunga nallabadiGarland each other properly first,
Vandhu appuram kelunga ullabadiCome later and ask for the true reality.
Maalaya podunga nallabadiGarland each other properly first,
Vandhu appuram kelunga ullabadiCome later and ask for the true reality.
Male
Margazhi masamum pogatumdiLet the month of Margazhi pass by,
Maalaya tholula maaturendiI will place the wedding garland on your shoulders.
Machaana nejodu onnaga serthukkaHold me tight against your chest, my dear.
Male
Jodi kili ingae pakkathilaeThe paired parrot is right here nearby,
Sondha kili ippo vekkathilaeMy own parrot is now blushing shyly.
Jodi kili ingae pakkathilaeThe paired parrot is right here nearby,
Sondha kili ippo vekkathilaeMy own parrot is now blushing shyly.
Female
Koodi kulavi paadi thazhuviGathering together, playing, singing, and embracing,
Konjidum neramIt is a time for cozy affectionate romantic banter.
Pattukili idha kattikolluSilken parrot, embrace this one,
Thottu kalandhoru mettu solluTouch, mingle, and sing a tune.
Male :Pattukili enna kattikolluMale: Silken parrot, embrace me,
Thottu kalandhoru mettu solluTouch, mingle, and sing a tune.
Female
Jodi kili ingae pakkathulaThe paired parrot is right here nearby,
Male :Sondha kili ippo vekkathilaeMale: My own parrot is now blushing shyly.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Jodi Kili Engae' (or 'Jodi Kili Ingae') is a playful and affectionate romantic duet from the 1985 movie Padikkathavan. The lovers address each other using endearing metaphors like 'Jodi Kili' (paired parrot) and 'Pattukili' (silk parrot), exchanging flirty remarks, expressions of deep love, and longing for physical closeness and matrimony.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Jodi kili engae sollu sollu

Comparing the lovers to 'Jodi kili' (paired parrots) and 'Pattukili' (silken parrot) to emphasize affection and romantic bonding.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai & Ethukai)

Adi sundhariyae mundhiriyae

Use of matching internal rhyming and rhythmic word patterns like 'Sundhariyae mundhiriyae'.

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Jodi kili engae sollu sollu

Repetition of words like 'sollu sollu' for emphasis and musical rhythm.

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Trivia

Though listed as unknown in the prompt context, this hit song from Padikkathavan (1985) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung by legendary playback singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, picturized on Rajinikanth and Ambika.

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