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Lyrics & meaning

Konji Pesu Konja Neram

From Mannavaru Chinnavaru · 1999

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singers
Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam
Music director
Geethapriyan
Details
Mannavaru Chinnavaru1999

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Hae hae haehae hae haehaeHae hae haehae hae haehae
Hae haehae…….Hae haehae.......
Male
Konji pesu konja neramSpeak lovingly for a little while
Kulira koodum kodaikaalam haa haEven summer will turn cool, ha ha
Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoiChorus: Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Male
Kannil thondrum kadhalThe love that appears in the eyes
Kannalavil nindru povathillaiDoes not stop with just a glance
Idhayam ondru saernthaalWhen two hearts merge into one
Idaiveligal indru thevaiyillaiDistances are no longer needed today
Thee moottum ooty ooty ooty ooty ootyOoty kindles a fire, Ooty Ooty Ooty Ooty
Male
Koni pesu konja neramSpeak lovingly for a little while
Kulira koodum kodaikkaalam haa haEven summer will turn cool, ha ha
Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoiChorus: Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Female
Hae hae…..lalalalalalaaHae hae.....lalalalalalaa
Laalaa laalaa lalalaa lalaa laalaa laala laaLaalaa laalaa lalalaa lalaa laalaa laala laa
Female
Alli pookkoottam ellaamAll the night-blooming lily flowers
Antha nilavin oli nirappum thinnamWill surely be filled with the moon's light
Anbe kanni penn ullamMy dear, the heart of a young maiden
Adhil thadhumpa thadhumpa un ennamOverflows with thoughts of you
Male
Ninaippu mattum pothaathuJust thinking about it is not enough
Nenjil aasai theeraathuThe desire in the heart will not be quenched
Kulaththil moozhgi paaraamalWithout dipping deep into the pond
Kuliththu poga mudiyaathuYou cannot finish taking a bath
Female
Chinnavarae…..avasaramaaO young man... why the hurry?
Male :Kadhal ulagam kadhavai thiranthuMale: Even when the world of love opens its doors
Azhaiththum kooda payamaaAnd invites you, are you still afraid?
Male
Koni pesu konja neramSpeak lovingly for a little while
Kulira koodum kodaikkaalam haa haEven summer will turn cool, ha ha
Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoiChorus: Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Female
Lalalala laalaa laalaa laalaa….aaaaaa….Lalalala laalaa laalaa laalaa....aaaaaa....
Lalala laa lalala laa lalala lalala laaLalala laa lalala laa lalala lalala laa
Female
Naalai ullaasa vaanilIn tomorrow's joyful sky
Adhan dhisaigal mudiyum varai pogalaamWe can travel until its horizons end
Naalum sangeetham paadumIn a world of cuckoos singing daily music
Kuyil ulagil anudhinamum vaazhalaamWe can live together every day
Male
Thaamatham ini koodaathuNo more delay should be made
Thayanginaal Sugam varaathuIf you hesitate, pleasure will not arrive
Female :Kalvanae un pidivaathamFemale: O thief, your stubbornness
Kanni ennidam aagaathuWill not work with a young maiden like me
Male
Kalangukiraen…..arugil vaaI am getting nervous... come close
Female :Puyalum mazhaiyum unakkul mattumaaFemale: Are storm and rain present only within you?
Enakkum aasai illaiyaaDo I not have desires too?
Male
Koni pesu konja neramSpeak lovingly for a little while
Kulira koodum kodaikkaalam haa haEven summer will turn cool, ha ha
Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoiChorus: Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Male
Kannil thondrum kadhalThe love that appears in the eyes
Kannalavil nindru povathillaiDoes not stop with just a glance
Idhayam ondru saernthaalWhen two hearts merge into one
Idaiveligal indru thevaiyillaiDistances are no longer needed today
Thee moottum ooty ooty ooty ooty ootyOoty kindles a fire, Ooty Ooty Ooty Ooty
Male
Konji pesu konja neramSpeak lovingly for a little while
Kulira koodum kodaikaalam haa haEven summer will turn cool, ha ha
Haa haa ha haa haa ha haa haa ha oo ooHaa haa ha haa haa ha haa haa ha oo oo
Chorus
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoiChorus vocalization
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoiChorus vocalization
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi….Chorus vocalization....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Konji Pesu Konja Neram' is a romantic duet from the film Mannavaru Chinnavaru (1999). Set against the chilly, scenic backdrop of Ooty, the lovers exchange passionate thoughts and express how intimacy melts away all distance and coldness. The song captures their playful banter, eager romantic desires, and the joy of coming together in love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ezhugai / Monnai (Alliteration)

Kulira koodum kodaikaalam haa ha

Repetition of initial phonemes in words like 'Kulira koodum kodaikaalam' creates a lyrical rhythm.

Iyaibu (Rhyme)

Ninaippu mattum pothaathu / Nenjil aasai theeraathu

End rhymes such as 'koodu' / 'pothaadhu' / 'theeraathu' add musical harmony to the stanzas.

Metaphor

Thee moottum ooty ooty ooty ooty ooty

Comparing romantic warmth and passion in cold weather to lighting a fire in Ooty ('Thee moottum ooty').

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Trivia

'Mannavaru Chinnavaru' (1999) features sound design and music composed by Geethapriyan, starring Soundarya and Ramki in prominent roles. The track is notable for its vibrant melody set in hill-station landscapes.

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