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Lyrics & meaning

Kingini Kingini

From MGR Magan · 2020

Lyricist
Anthony Dasan
Singers
K. G. Ranjith, Srinidhi
Music director
Anthony Daasan
Details
MGR Magan2020

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yei kingini kingini maniyaeOh jingling, tinkling bell!
Nee enakku pudicha saniyaeYou are the trouble that I willingly caught!
En thangamae thaayumanavalaeMy precious gold, my mother-like caring soul!
Adi ennadi ennadi kodiyaeHey, what is this, what is this, my creeper vine?
Mandaikul vedikkum vediyaeYou are the firecracker exploding inside my head!
En nenjula muzhaicha kaadhal chediyaeYou are the plant of love that sprouted in my heart!
Male
Enna solla… varthai yedhum sikkavillaiWhat can I say... no words are coming to me.
Nee illama vaazhuvenu ninaikkalamo neeyumCould you ever think that I would live without you?
En raasathi …en usuru unkoodaMy princess... my life is with you.
Un kannu asaivil padham maari pona naanumI am the one who lost my path with just a glance of your eyes.
Naan enna solla…What can I say...
Male
Kuthuyirum kola uyirumaHalf-dead and struggling for life,
Thudikkuthu en idhayamMy heart is beating wildly.
Nitham unnai theduren naan whatsapp-ilaEvery day, I search for you on WhatsApp!
Pathu tharam yosichadhaThings I thought about ten times,
Othai variyil pesuviyaeYou speak out in a single line!
Posukkuna kovikira en gap-ulaYou suddenly get angry whenever there's a gap!
Male
Yei kingini kingini maniyaeOh jingling, tinkling bell!
Nee enakku pudicha saniyaeYou are the trouble that I willingly caught!
En thangamae thaayumanavalaeMy precious gold, my mother-like caring soul!
Adi ennadi ennadi kodiyaeHey, what is this, what is this, my creeper vine?
Mandaikul vedikkum vediyaeYou are the firecracker exploding inside my head!
En nenjula muzhaicha kaadhal chediyaeYou are the plant of love that sprouted in my heart!
Male
Enna solla… varthai yedhum sikkavillaiWhat can I say... no words are coming to me.
Nee illama vaazhuvenu ninaikkalamo neeyumCould you ever think that I would live without you?
En raasathi …en usuru unkoodaMy princess... my life is with you.
Female
Vithai thaan pechula thaanYou talk with tricks,
Vaai savadal adikkadhaDon't boast with your big talk!
Budhi kettu pochaaHave you lost your mind?
Naan un aalu thaanI am indeed your partner!
Unnai pola enakkullumJust like you, inside me too,
Yeraalam aasai irukkuThere are countless desires!
Onnaaga poranthathala poradurenSince we were born for each other, I am fighting for us.
Female
Nee sonnadhu sonnadhu seri thaanWhat you said is completely right,
Naan ennaikkum unakku sani thaanI am always a trouble to you!
Unni pinni thodarum kodi thaan naanuI am the vine that closely twines and follows you!
Hey innikkum ennaikkum thunaiyaagaHey, today and forever as your companion,
Ippovum eppovum usuraagaNow and always as your very life,
Unnodu iruppen urava naanuI will stay with you as your beloved relation!
Female
Enna solla… varthai yedhum sikkavillaiWhat can I say... no words are coming to me.
Nee illama vaazhuvenu ninaikkalamo neeyumCould you ever think that I would live without you?
Male :En raasathi …en usuru unkoodaMale: My princess... my life is with you.
Un kannu asaivil padham maari pona naanumI am the one who lost my path with just a glance of your eyes.
Female :Naan enna solla…Female: What can I say...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic folk romantic duet from MGR Magan features playful banter between two lovers who express their deep devotion through sweet teases. The male protagonist affectionately addresses his lover using contrasting epithets—calling her both his precious gold and his beloved trouble—while describing how her gaze completely disorients him and drives his thoughts wild.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Yei kingini kingini maniyae / Nee enakku pudicha saniyae

The lyrics feature consistent end-rhyming schemes characteristic of Tamil folk music (e.g., maniyae, saniyae, thaayumanavalae, kodiyae, vediyae, chediyae).

Oxymoron / Contrast

Nee enakku pudicha saniyae / En thangamae thaayumanavalae

The poet juxtaposes opposite terms like 'Thangam' (precious gold) and 'Sani' (trouble/misfortune) to convey affectionate teasing.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Mandaikul vedikkum vediyae / En nenjula muzhaicha kaadhal chediyae

Comparing love to a plant sprouting inside the heart and overwhelming thoughts to an exploding cracker inside the head.

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Trivia

Composed by Anthony Daasan, who also wrote the lyrics, this song blends traditional rural folk rhythms with contemporary references like 'WhatsApp', reflecting modern rural romance in Tamil cinema.

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