Kingini Kingini
From Baby and Baby · 2025
- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Narayanan Ravishankar
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Details
- Baby and Baby2025
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kingini kingini kaiyaada | As the little anklet-wearing hands move, |
| Killiya senbaga poovaada | As the parrot-like champak flower sways, |
| Thooli meedhu thoghai ondru | A peahen on the cradle, |
| Thullugindrathamma | Leaps with joy, oh dear! |
| Male | |
| Sangini sangini vaayada | As the sweet companion's mouth moves, |
| Sandhana kunguma thaeraada | As the chariot of sandalwood and vermillion sways, |
| Vaanil pootha megha meengal | The stars blooming in the sky's clouds, |
| Vaazhthu solludhamma | Are showering blessings, oh dear! |
| Male | |
| Mangidaatha vairam ..aahaa | An unfading diamond.. aahaa, |
| Mannil thondridaamal..aahaa | Without needing to be mined from earth.. aahaa, |
| Kaiyil serndhathendru | Has arrived right into our hands, |
| Oor pesudhamma | So the entire town speaks of it, oh dear! |
| Male | |
| Gangai aatru vellam..aahaa | The overflowing Ganges river flood.. aahaa, |
| Ellai thaandidaamal…aahaa | Without crossing its boundaries.. aahaa, |
| Thottil meedhu paaya | Rushes onto the cradle, |
| Kann koosudhamma | Dazzling the eyes, oh dear! |
| Male | |
| Kannadi valayal kandaangi podava | The glass bangles and traditional Kandaangi saree, |
| Yedhyedho monaguthu amma | Mutter so many sweet things, oh mother! |
| Aahaa aahaa | Aahaa aahaa |
| Dhevara thamizhum deiveegha isaiyum | The divine Tamil of Devaram and celestial music, |
| Thaenoora perugudhamma | Overflow like sweet honey, oh mother! |
| Aahaa aahaa | Aahaa aahaa |
| Male | |
| Kingini kingini kaiyaada | As the little anklet-wearing hands move, |
| Killiya senbaga poovaada | As the parrot-like champak flower sways, |
| Thooli meedhu thoghai ondru | A peahen on the cradle, |
| Thullugindrathamma | Leaps with joy, oh dear! |
| Male | |
| Ai irandu maadham thannullae..hoo | Ten months within her womb.. hoo |
| Thaangi konda thaayin munnale ..hoo oo | Before the mother who bore the child.. hoo oo |
| Yedhum illai unmai endraale..hoo | If we say nothing equals her love, that is the truth.. hoo |
| Thappu solla yaaroo manmelae..hoo oo | Who on earth can ever find fault with her?.. hoo oo |
| Male | |
| Nanjai punjai illai endra poluthilum | Even when there are no fertile or dry lands owned, |
| Nammai alli konjum nalla irudhayam | She possesses a noble heart that lovingly embraces us. |
| Vaa vendru sollum soll podhaadho | Isn't the single affectionate word of welcome enough? |
| Kallum mullum kuthum andha nilaiyilum | Even in situations where stones and thorns pierce the feet, |
| Muthae endru mutham vaikkum adhisayam | The miracle happens where she kisses calling her child a pearl. |
| Aaraaroo solla thaen paayaadho | When a mother sings a lullaby, won't sweet honey flow? |
| Male | |
| Ennennavoo..aahaa | Whatever thoughts arise.. aahaa |
| Ennathilae ..aahaa | Deep within the mind.. aahaa |
| Sol illaiyae …aahaa | Words fall short.. aahaa |
| Mothathilae | In total! |
| Male | |
| Kannadi valayal kandaangi podava | The glass bangles and traditional Kandaangi saree, |
| Yedhyedho monaguthu amma | Mutter so many sweet things, oh mother! |
| Aahaa aahaa | Aahaa aahaa |
| Dhevara thamizhum deiveegha isaiyum | The divine Tamil of Devaram and celestial music, |
| Thaenoora perugudhamma | Overflow like sweet honey, oh mother! |
| Aahaa aahaa | Aahaa aahaa |
| Male | |
| Kingini kingini kaiyaada | As the little anklet-wearing hands move, |
| Killiya senbaga poovaada | As the parrot-like champak flower sways, |
| Thooli meedhu thoghai ondru | A peahen on the cradle, |
| Thullugindrathamma | Leaps with joy, oh dear! |
| Male | |
| Sangini sangini vaayada | As the sweet companion's mouth moves, |
| Sandhana kunguma thaeraada | As the chariot of sandalwood and vermillion sways, |
| Vaanil pootha megha meengal | The stars blooming in the sky's clouds, |
| Vaazhthu solludhamma | Are showering blessings, oh dear! |
| Male | |
| Mangidaatha vairam ..aahaa | An unfading diamond.. aahaa, |
| Mannil thondridaamal..aahaa | Without needing to be mined from earth.. aahaa, |
| Kaiyil serndhathendru | Has arrived right into our hands, |
| Oor pesudhamma | So the entire town speaks of it, oh dear! |
| Male | |
| Gangai aatru vellam..aahaa | The overflowing Ganges river flood.. aahaa, |
| Ellai thaandidaamal…aahaa | Without crossing its boundaries.. aahaa, |
| Thottil meedhu paaya | Rushes onto the cradle, |
| Kann koosudhamma | Dazzling the eyes, oh dear! |
| Male | |
| Eerezhu ulagam vaayaara pugazha | As all fourteen worlds praise wholeheartedly, |
| Aagayam kulungudhamma | The sky trembles with joy, oh dear! |
| Aahaa aahaa | Aahaa aahaa |
| Hoo naadaala oruvan vaalaaga nimira | As the one born to rule the nation stands tall like a sword, |
| Boologam mayangudhamma | The entire earth is mesmerized, oh dear! |
| Aahaa aahaa | Aahaa aahaa |
| Male | |
| Kingini kingini…. | Anklets chiming... |
கிங்கினி கிங்கினி கையாட
கிள்ளிய செண்பக பூவாட
தூளி மீது தோகை ஒன்று
துள்ளுகின்றதம்மா
As the little anklet-wearing hands move,
As the parrot-like champak flower sways,
A peahen on the cradle,
Leaps with joy, oh dear!
சங்கினி சங்கினி வாயாட
சந்தன குங்கும தேராட
வானில் பூத மேக மீன்கள்
வாழ்த்து சொல்லுதம்மா
As the sweet companion's mouth moves,
As the chariot of sandalwood and vermillion sways,
The stars blooming in the sky's clouds,
Are showering blessings, oh dear!
மங்கிடாத வைரம் ..ஆஹா...
மண்ணில் தோன்றிடாமல் ..ஆஹா...
கையில் சேர்ந்ததென்று
ஊர் பேசுதம்மா
An unfading diamond.. aahaa,
Without needing to be mined from earth.. aahaa,
Has arrived right into our hands,
So the entire town speaks of it, oh dear!
கங்கை ஆற்று வெள்ளம் ..ஆஹா...
எல்லை தாண்டிடாமல் ...ஆஹா...
தொட்டில் மீது பாய
கண் கூசுதம்மா
The overflowing Ganges river flood.. aahaa,
Without crossing its boundaries.. aahaa,
Rushes onto the cradle,
Dazzling the eyes, oh dear!
கண்ணாடி வளையல் கண்டாங்கி போடவா
ஏத்தியதோ மொனகுது அம்மா
ஆஹா ஆஹா
தேவார தமிழும் தெய்வீக இசையும்
தேனூர பெருகுதம்மா
ஆஹா ஆஹா
The glass bangles and traditional Kandaangi saree,
Mutter so many sweet things, oh mother!
Aahaa aahaa
The divine Tamil of Devaram and celestial music,
Overflow like sweet honey, oh mother!
Aahaa aahaa
கிங்கினி கிங்கினி கையாட
கிள்ளிய செண்பக பூவாட
தூளி மீது தோகை ஒன்று
துள்ளுகின்றதம்மா
As the little anklet-wearing hands move,
As the parrot-like champak flower sways,
A peahen on the cradle,
Leaps with joy, oh dear!
ஐ இரண்டு மாதம் தன்னுள்ளே..ஹோ
தாங்கி கொண்ட தாயின் முன்னாலே ..ஹோ ஓ
ஏதும் இல்லை உண்மை என்றாலே ..ஹோ
தப்பாது சொல்ல யாரோ மண்மேலே ..ஹோ ஓ
Ten months within her womb.. hoo
Before the mother who bore the child.. hoo oo
If we say nothing equals her love, that is the truth.. hoo
Who on earth can ever find fault with her?.. hoo oo
நஞ்சை புஞ்சை இல்லை என்ற பொழுதிலும்
நம்மை அல்லி கொஞ்சும் நல்ல இருதயம்
வா வென்று சொல்லும் சொல் போதாததோ
கல்லும் முள்ளும் குத்தும் அந்த நிலையிலும்
முத்தே என்று முத்தம் வைக்கும் அதிசயம்
ஆராரோ சொல்ல தேன் பாயாதோ
Even when there are no fertile or dry lands owned,
She possesses a noble heart that lovingly embraces us.
Isn't the single affectionate word of welcome enough?
Even in situations where stones and thorns pierce the feet,
The miracle happens where she kisses calling her child a pearl.
When a mother sings a lullaby, won't sweet honey flow?
என்னென்னவோ ..ஆஹா
எண்ணத்திலே ..ஆஹா
சொல் இல்லையே ..ஆஹா
மொத்தத்திலே
Whatever thoughts arise.. aahaa
Deep within the mind.. aahaa
Words fall short.. aahaa
In total!
கண்ணாடி வளையல் கண்டாங்கி போடவா
ஏத்தியதோ மொனகுது அம்மா
ஆஹா ஆஹா
தேவார தமிழும் தெய்வீக இசையும்
தேனூர பெருகுதம்மா
ஆஹா ஆஹா
The glass bangles and traditional Kandaangi saree,
Mutter so many sweet things, oh mother!
Aahaa aahaa
The divine Tamil of Devaram and celestial music,
Overflow like sweet honey, oh mother!
Aahaa aahaa
கிங்கினி கிங்கினி கையாட
கிள்ளிய செண்பக பூவாட
தூளி மீது தோகை ஒன்று
துள்ளுகின்றதம்மா
As the little anklet-wearing hands move,
As the parrot-like champak flower sways,
A peahen on the cradle,
Leaps with joy, oh dear!
சங்கினி சங்கினி வாயாட
சந்தன குங்கும தேராட
வானில் பூத மேக மீன்கள்
வாழ்த்து சொல்லுதம்மா
As the sweet companion's mouth moves,
As the chariot of sandalwood and vermillion sways,
The stars blooming in the sky's clouds,
Are showering blessings, oh dear!
மங்கிடாத வைரம் ..ஆஹா...
மண்ணில் தோன்றிடாமல் ..ஆஹா...
கையில் சேர்ந்ததென்று
ஊர் பேசுதம்மா
An unfading diamond.. aahaa,
Without needing to be mined from earth.. aahaa,
Has arrived right into our hands,
So the entire town speaks of it, oh dear!
கங்கை ஆற்று வெள்ளம் ..ஆஹா...
எல்லை தாண்டிடாமல் ...ஆஹா...
தொட்டில் மீது பாய
கண் கூசுதம்மா
The overflowing Ganges river flood.. aahaa,
Without crossing its boundaries.. aahaa,
Rushes onto the cradle,
Dazzling the eyes, oh dear!
ஈரேழு உலகம் வாயார புகழ
ஆகாயம் குலுங்குதம்மா
ஆஹா ஆஹா
ஹூ நாடாள ஒருவன் வாளாகுற நிமிர
பூலோகம் மயங்குதம்மா
ஆஹா ஆஹா
As all fourteen worlds praise wholeheartedly,
The sky trembles with joy, oh dear!
Aahaa aahaa
As the one born to rule the nation stands tall like a sword,
The entire earth is mesmerized, oh dear!
Aahaa aahaa
கிங்கினி கிங்கினி ....
Anklets chiming...
Kingini kingini kaiyaada
As the little anklet-wearing hands move,
Killiya senbaga poovaada
As the parrot-like champak flower sways,
Thooli meedhu thoghai ondru
A peahen on the cradle,
Thullugindrathamma
Leaps with joy, oh dear!
Sangini sangini vaayada
As the sweet companion's mouth moves,
Sandhana kunguma thaeraada
As the chariot of sandalwood and vermillion sways,
Vaanil pootha megha meengal
The stars blooming in the sky's clouds,
Vaazhthu solludhamma
Are showering blessings, oh dear!
Mangidaatha vairam ..aahaa
An unfading diamond.. aahaa,
Mannil thondridaamal..aahaa
Without needing to be mined from earth.. aahaa,
Kaiyil serndhathendru
Has arrived right into our hands,
Oor pesudhamma
So the entire town speaks of it, oh dear!
Gangai aatru vellam..aahaa
The overflowing Ganges river flood.. aahaa,
Ellai thaandidaamal…aahaa
Without crossing its boundaries.. aahaa,
Thottil meedhu paaya
Rushes onto the cradle,
Kann koosudhamma
Dazzling the eyes, oh dear!
Kannadi valayal kandaangi podava
The glass bangles and traditional Kandaangi saree,
Yedhyedho monaguthu amma
Mutter so many sweet things, oh mother!
Aahaa aahaa
Aahaa aahaa
Dhevara thamizhum deiveegha isaiyum
The divine Tamil of Devaram and celestial music,
Thaenoora perugudhamma
Overflow like sweet honey, oh mother!
Aahaa aahaa
Aahaa aahaa
Kingini kingini kaiyaada
As the little anklet-wearing hands move,
Killiya senbaga poovaada
As the parrot-like champak flower sways,
Thooli meedhu thoghai ondru
A peahen on the cradle,
Thullugindrathamma
Leaps with joy, oh dear!
Ai irandu maadham thannullae..hoo
Ten months within her womb.. hoo
Thaangi konda thaayin munnale ..hoo oo
Before the mother who bore the child.. hoo oo
Yedhum illai unmai endraale..hoo
If we say nothing equals her love, that is the truth.. hoo
Thappu solla yaaroo manmelae..hoo oo
Who on earth can ever find fault with her?.. hoo oo
Nanjai punjai illai endra poluthilum
Even when there are no fertile or dry lands owned,
Nammai alli konjum nalla irudhayam
She possesses a noble heart that lovingly embraces us.
Vaa vendru sollum soll podhaadho
Isn't the single affectionate word of welcome enough?
Kallum mullum kuthum andha nilaiyilum
Even in situations where stones and thorns pierce the feet,
Muthae endru mutham vaikkum adhisayam
The miracle happens where she kisses calling her child a pearl.
Aaraaroo solla thaen paayaadho
When a mother sings a lullaby, won't sweet honey flow?
Ennennavoo..aahaa
Whatever thoughts arise.. aahaa
Ennathilae ..aahaa
Deep within the mind.. aahaa
Sol illaiyae …aahaa
Words fall short.. aahaa
Mothathilae
In total!
Kannadi valayal kandaangi podava
The glass bangles and traditional Kandaangi saree,
Yedhyedho monaguthu amma
Mutter so many sweet things, oh mother!
Aahaa aahaa
Aahaa aahaa
Dhevara thamizhum deiveegha isaiyum
The divine Tamil of Devaram and celestial music,
Thaenoora perugudhamma
Overflow like sweet honey, oh mother!
Aahaa aahaa
Aahaa aahaa
Kingini kingini kaiyaada
As the little anklet-wearing hands move,
Killiya senbaga poovaada
As the parrot-like champak flower sways,
Thooli meedhu thoghai ondru
A peahen on the cradle,
Thullugindrathamma
Leaps with joy, oh dear!
Sangini sangini vaayada
As the sweet companion's mouth moves,
Sandhana kunguma thaeraada
As the chariot of sandalwood and vermillion sways,
Vaanil pootha megha meengal
The stars blooming in the sky's clouds,
Vaazhthu solludhamma
Are showering blessings, oh dear!
Mangidaatha vairam ..aahaa
An unfading diamond.. aahaa,
Mannil thondridaamal..aahaa
Without needing to be mined from earth.. aahaa,
Kaiyil serndhathendru
Has arrived right into our hands,
Oor pesudhamma
So the entire town speaks of it, oh dear!
Gangai aatru vellam..aahaa
The overflowing Ganges river flood.. aahaa,
Ellai thaandidaamal…aahaa
Without crossing its boundaries.. aahaa,
Thottil meedhu paaya
Rushes onto the cradle,
Kann koosudhamma
Dazzling the eyes, oh dear!
Eerezhu ulagam vaayaara pugazha
As all fourteen worlds praise wholeheartedly,
Aagayam kulungudhamma
The sky trembles with joy, oh dear!
Aahaa aahaa
Aahaa aahaa
Hoo naadaala oruvan vaalaaga nimira
As the one born to rule the nation stands tall like a sword,
Boologam mayangudhamma
The entire earth is mesmerized, oh dear!
Aahaa aahaa
Aahaa aahaa
Kingini kingini….
Anklets chiming...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This celebratory song captures the pure joy and affection surrounding a newborn child and the profound love of motherhood. Metaphorically comparing the baby to a rare, unmined diamond and a gentle Ganges flood cradled in a home, the lyrics highlight the festive atmosphere, maternal devotion, and family warmth. Traditional symbols like Kandaangi sarees, glass bangles, sandalwood, and sweet Devaram hymns emphasize rural Tamil heritage and divine bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kingini kingini kaiyaada / Sangini sangini vaayada”
Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, such as 'ng' in Kingini and Sangini.
Monaiggai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Mangidaatha vairam ..aahaa / Mannil thondridaamal..aahaa”
Matching first letters in words within the same line, such as 'Ma' in Mangidaatha and Mannil.
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Mangidaatha vairam ..aahaa / Mannil thondridaamal..aahaa”
Comparing the child to an unmined diamond ('Mangidaatha vairam') and a controlled river Ganges ('Gangai aatru vellam').
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by D. Imman with lyrics by Yugabharathi, the song fuses traditional Tamil folk rhythm with classic lullaby elements, referencing traditional Tamil cultural attire like the Kandaangi saree and devotional Devaram Tamil music.
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