Kukkoo Kukkoo Kuyiley
From Aagaya Pookkal -1995 · 1995
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Aagaya Pookkal -19951995
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae | O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo |
| Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae | O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty |
| Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae | O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo |
| Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae | O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty |
| Male | |
| Intha mannil vantha devathai | An angel who descended upon this earth |
| Unthan kangal vellithaaragai | Your eyes are bright like silver stars |
| Unnai paarkkum vizhigal | The eyes that gaze upon you |
| Imaippathillaiyadi mayilae | Do not blink even for a moment, my peacock |
| Vanna mayilae | O colorful peacock |
| Male | |
| Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae | O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo |
| Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae | O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty |
| Male | |
| Katti vaiththa koondhal | Your neatly tied hair |
| Koondhal alla oonjal | Is not mere hair, but a gentle swing |
| Siru pookkal angae asainthaalum | Even as small flowers sway there |
| Anthi minnal indru | Today, the evening lightning |
| Aadai katti kondu | Adorning itself in fine garments |
| Malai saaral oram nadaipodum | Strolls alongside the misty mountain drizzle |
| Male | |
| Antha thendral unnai thotta mayakam | The trance created when the breeze touches you |
| Intha desam engum suttri alaiyum | Wanders endlessly across the entire land |
| Antha kamban thirumbi vanthu | Will that ancient poet Kamban return |
| Unthan arugirunthu paadal iyattara | To sit beside you and compose a immortal song |
| Oru naal varumo | Will such a day ever arrive? |
| Male | |
| Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae | O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo |
| Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae | O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty |
| Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae | O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo |
| Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae | O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty |
| Male | |
| Sembaruththi poovum kambarasa thaenum | A vibrant hibiscus flower and the sweet honey of Kamban's poetry |
| Ondru saernthaal kannae adhu neethaan | If merged into one, my dear, that is you |
| Kannirendil vaangi ennuyirai yaenthi | Receiving my life force through your twin eyes and holding it close |
| Vazhi ponaai ponaai adhu neethaan | You walked away along the path, yes, that is you |
| Male | |
| Antha brahman avan nalla rasigan | Lord Brahma the creator is indeed a fine connoisseur of art |
| Unnai pettreduththa sirpa kalaingan | A master sculptor who gave birth to your form |
| Manam unnai adainthathadi | My heart went out to reach you |
| Ennai maranthathadi | And completely forgot about my own self |
| Innum thirumpavillai yaen mayilae | It has still not returned back to me, why my peacock? |
| Male | |
| Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae | O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo |
| Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae | O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty |
| Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae | O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo |
| Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae | O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty |
| Male | |
| Intha mannil vantha devathai | An angel who descended upon this earth |
| Unthan kangal vellithaaragai | Your eyes are bright like silver stars |
| Unnai paarkkum vizhigal | The eyes that gaze upon you |
| Imaippathillaiyadi mayilae | Do not blink even for a moment, my peacock |
| Vanna mayilae | O colorful peacock |
| Male | |
| Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae | O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo |
| Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae… | O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty... |
குக்கூ குக்கூ குயிலே
எழில் கொஞ்சும் மஞ்சள் வெயிலே
குக்கூ குக்கூ குயிலே
எழில் கொஞ்சும் மஞ்சள் வெயிலே
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty
இந்த மண்ணில் வந்த தேவதை
உந்தன் கண்கள் வெள்ளித் தாரகை
உன்னைப் பார்க்கும் விழிகள்
இமைப்பதில்லையடி மயிலே
வண்ண மயிலே
An angel who descended upon this earth
Your eyes are bright like silver stars
The eyes that gaze upon you
Do not blink even for a moment, my peacock
O colorful peacock
குக்கூ குக்கூ குயிலே
எழில் கொஞ்சும் மஞ்சள் வெயிலே
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty
கட்டி வைத்த கூந்தல்
கூந்தல் அல்ல ஊஞ்சல்
சிறு பூக்கள் அங்கே அசைந்தாடும்
அந்தி மின்னல் ஒன்று
ஆடைக் கட்டிக் கொண்டு
மலைச் சாரல் ஓரம் நடைப்போடும்
Your neatly tied hair
Is not mere hair, but a gentle swing
Even as small flowers sway there
Today, the evening lightning
Adorning itself in fine garments
Strolls alongside the misty mountain drizzle
அந்த தென்றல் உன்னை தொட்ட மயக்கம்
இந்த தேசம் எங்கும் சுற்றி அலையும்
அந்த கம்பன் திரும்பி வந்து
உந்தன் அருகிருந்து பாடல் இயற்ற
ஒரு நாள் வருமோ
The trance created when the breeze touches you
Wanders endlessly across the entire land
Will that ancient poet Kamban return
To sit beside you and compose a immortal song
Will such a day ever arrive?
குக்கூ குக்கூ குயிலே
எழில் கொஞ்சும் மஞ்சள் வெயிலே
குக்கூ குக்கூ குயிலே
எழில் கொஞ்சும் மஞ்சள் வெயிலே
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty
செம்பருத்திப் பூவும் கம்பரசத் தேனும்
ஒன்று சேர்ந்தால் கண்ணே அது நீதான்
கண்ணிரெண்டில் வாங்கி என்னுயிரை ஏந்தி
வழிப் போனாய் போனாய் அது நீதான்
A vibrant hibiscus flower and the sweet honey of Kamban's poetry
If merged into one, my dear, that is you
Receiving my life force through your twin eyes and holding it close
You walked away along the path, yes, that is you
அந்த பிரம்மன் அவன் நல்ல ரசிகன்
உன்னைப் பெற்றெடுத்த சிற்ப கலைஞன்
மனம் உன்னை அடைந்ததடி
என்னை மறந்ததடி
இன்னும் திரும்பவில்லை ஏன் மயிலே
Lord Brahma the creator is indeed a fine connoisseur of art
A master sculptor who gave birth to your form
My heart went out to reach you
And completely forgot about my own self
It has still not returned back to me, why my peacock?
குக்கூ குக்கூ குயிலே
எழில் கொஞ்சும் மஞ்சள் வெயிலே
குக்கூ குக்கூ குயிலே
எழில் கொஞ்சும் மஞ்சள் வெயிலே
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty
இந்த மண்ணில் வந்த தேவதை
உந்தன் கண்கள் வெள்ளித் தாரகை
உன் பார்க்கும் விழிகள்
இமைப்பதில்லையடி மயிலே
வண்ண மயிலே
An angel who descended upon this earth
Your eyes are bright like silver stars
The eyes that gaze upon you
Do not blink even for a moment, my peacock
O colorful peacock
குக்கூ குக்கூ குயிலே
எழில் கொஞ்சும் மஞ்சள் வெயிலே
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty...
Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty
Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty
Intha mannil vantha devathai
An angel who descended upon this earth
Unthan kangal vellithaaragai
Your eyes are bright like silver stars
Unnai paarkkum vizhigal
The eyes that gaze upon you
Imaippathillaiyadi mayilae
Do not blink even for a moment, my peacock
Vanna mayilae
O colorful peacock
Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty
Katti vaiththa koondhal
Your neatly tied hair
Koondhal alla oonjal
Is not mere hair, but a gentle swing
Siru pookkal angae asainthaalum
Even as small flowers sway there
Anthi minnal indru
Today, the evening lightning
Aadai katti kondu
Adorning itself in fine garments
Malai saaral oram nadaipodum
Strolls alongside the misty mountain drizzle
Antha thendral unnai thotta mayakam
The trance created when the breeze touches you
Intha desam engum suttri alaiyum
Wanders endlessly across the entire land
Antha kamban thirumbi vanthu
Will that ancient poet Kamban return
Unthan arugirunthu paadal iyattara
To sit beside you and compose a immortal song
Oru naal varumo
Will such a day ever arrive?
Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty
Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty
Sembaruththi poovum kambarasa thaenum
A vibrant hibiscus flower and the sweet honey of Kamban's poetry
Ondru saernthaal kannae adhu neethaan
If merged into one, my dear, that is you
Kannirendil vaangi ennuyirai yaenthi
Receiving my life force through your twin eyes and holding it close
Vazhi ponaai ponaai adhu neethaan
You walked away along the path, yes, that is you
Antha brahman avan nalla rasigan
Lord Brahma the creator is indeed a fine connoisseur of art
Unnai pettreduththa sirpa kalaingan
A master sculptor who gave birth to your form
Manam unnai adainthathadi
My heart went out to reach you
Ennai maranthathadi
And completely forgot about my own self
Innum thirumpavillai yaen mayilae
It has still not returned back to me, why my peacock?
Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty
Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty
Intha mannil vantha devathai
An angel who descended upon this earth
Unthan kangal vellithaaragai
Your eyes are bright like silver stars
Unnai paarkkum vizhigal
The eyes that gaze upon you
Imaippathillaiyadi mayilae
Do not blink even for a moment, my peacock
Vanna mayilae
O colorful peacock
Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae
O Cuckoo bird calling cookoo cookoo
Ezhil konjum manjal veyilae…
O golden yellow sunlight charming with beauty...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic song is a poetic eulogy celebrating the exquisite grace and natural charm of the beloved. The singer likens her to an angel who has descended onto earth, comparing her eyes to shining silver stars and her hair to a soothing swing. He wonders if even the ancient legend Poet Kamban would return to craft verses inspired by her unparalleled beauty, describing her as a divine creation sculpted by Brahma himself.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (Auditory Imagery)
“Kukkoo kukkoo kuyilae”
The repetition of 'Kukkoo kukkoo' mimics the melodic sound of a cuckoo bird, establishing a musical nature theme.
Uvamai / Metaphor
“Unthan kangal vellithaaragai”
Comparing the eyes of the beloved directly to bright silver stars ('vellithaaragai').
Uruvagaimai / Metaphor
“Koondhal alla oonjal”
Equating the long hair of the woman to a swing ('oonjal'), exaggerating its motion and softness.
Personification
“Anthi minnal indru Aadai katti kondu”
Depicting evening lightning as a person wearing clothes and walking near mountain drizzles.
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Trivia
This track from the 1995 movie 'Aagaya Pookkal' features the signature classic touch of composer Deva, brought to life by K. J. Yesudas's soothing vocals and Pulamaipithan's rich literary Tamil lyrics referencing Classical Tamil poet Kamban.
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