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Lyrics & meaning

Kannukkazhaga Oru

From Vetri Malai · 1990

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Movie name
Vetri Malai
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
28 Aug 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kannukazhaga oru vanna kuruvi
Katti pidichen adhai thottu thazhuvi
Kannukazhaga oru vanna kuruvi
Katti pidichen adhai thottu thazhuvi
Mellathaan mella thaan
Male :Killathaan killa thaan
Kannukazhaga oru vanna kuruvi
Katti pidikkum unnai thottu thazhuvi
Kannukazhaga oru vanna kuruvi
Katti pidikkum unnai thottu thazhuvi
Mellathaan mella thaan
Female : Killathaan killa thaan
Kannukazhaga oru vanna kuruvi
Katti pidichen adhai thottu thazhuvi
Amman koyil thaerai pola thaan
Ponmaeni aadi vandhu ennai mayakkam
Andhi veyil merkkil saayathaan
Thannalae aasai manam vasal thirakkum
Sevvelanir baaramadhai thaangum
Thennai maram thendral thoda yengum
Female :Ullavarai ulla nilai undhan vasam thaan
Palli arai pakkam varum velli radham thaan
Kannukazhaga oru vanna kuruvi
Katti pidikkum unnai thottu thazhuvi
Mellathaan mella thaan
Female :Killathaan killa thaan
Kannukazhaga oru vanna kuruvi
Katti pidichen adhai thottu thazhuvi
Kaathu kaathu sooduyaerithaan kannae
Un kai valaiyil satham kodukkum
Female :Maathu maalai potta pinbu thaan
Mainaavum maamanukku mutham kodukkum
Kannukazhaga oru vanna kuruvi
Katti pidichen adhai thottu thazhuvi
Mellathaan mella thaan
Male :Killathaan killa thaan
A colorful little bird with lovely eyes,
I held it close, touching and embracing it.
A colorful little bird with lovely eyes,
I held it close, touching and embracing it.
Gently, oh so gently...
Playfully pinching and teasing...
A colorful little bird with lovely eyes,
Will hold you close, touching and embracing you.
A colorful little bird with lovely eyes,
Will hold you close, touching and embracing you.
Gently, oh so gently...
Playfully pinching and teasing...
A colorful little bird with lovely eyes,
I held it close, touching and embracing it.
Just like the temple chariot of the goddess,
Your golden body sways forward and enchants me.
As the evening sunlight tilts towards the west,
My longing heart opens its doors on its own.
Bearing the sweet heavy weight of tender red coconuts,
The coconut tree yearns for the gentle breeze to touch it.
As long as I live, my heart belongs entirely to you;
I am a silver chariot arriving at the bedroom door!
A colorful little bird with lovely eyes,
Will hold you close, touching and embracing you.
Gently, oh so gently...
Playfully pinching and teasing...
A colorful little bird with lovely eyes,
I held it close, touching and embracing it.
Growing warm with desire from waiting so long, my love,
The bangles on your wrists jingle and chime.
Only after we exchange our wedding garlands,
Will this little myna give her sweetheart a kiss!
A colorful little bird with lovely eyes,
I held it close, touching and embracing it.
Gently, oh so gently...
Playfully pinching and teasing...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Kannukazhaga Oru Vanna Kuruvi is a playful romantic duet from the 1990 movie Vetri Malai, penned by Vaali. The lyrics employ vibrant nature metaphors, comparing the beloved to a colorful bird, a temple chariot, and a fruit-bearing palm tree yearning for the breeze. The song captures playful romantic banter and sweet anticipation between lovers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Amman koyil thaerai pola thaan”

Comparing the female lead's movement to a temple chariot (Amman koyil thaerai pola thaan).

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Kannukazhaga oru vanna kuruvi / Katti pidichen adhai thottu thazhuvi”

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across consecutive lines.

Personification

“Thennai maram thendral thoda yengum”

Attributing human feelings of longing to a coconut tree expecting the breeze.

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Trivia

Vetri Malai (1990) features lyrics by the prolific Tamil lyricist Vaali, who frequently utilized folk-inspired avian and nature metaphors to express romantic themes in Indian cinema.

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