Kuyilukku Koo Koo Koovida
From Friends · 2001
- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
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Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kuyilukku yaaraavudhu | Would anyone teach a cuckoo bird... |
| Paattu sollik koduppaangalaa | ...how to sing a song? |
| Naanum en friends-um serndhaa | If me and my friends come together, |
| Kuyilukku paattu sollikkoduppom | We will teach the cuckoo how to sing! |
| Mayilukku aadavum kathukkoduppom (Dialogue) | We will also teach the peacock how to dance! (Dialogue) |
| Chorus | |
| Oooolululululu… | Oooolululululu… |
| Yaee…. | Yae… |
| Sirikkum kadalula sera | To join the smiling sea, |
| Muththu sedharudhu | Pearls scatter. |
| Yae yaeyae yae yae | Yae yaeyae yae yae |
| Chorus | |
| Virikkum valaiyilae | In the net spread out, |
| Manasellaam Viriyudhu | The heart expands completely. |
| Yae yaeyae yae yae | Yae yaeyae yae yae |
| Chorus | |
| Soththukku paadu padum | For the poor who labor for food, |
| Ezhaikkonnum illai illai | There is no worry or sadness. |
| Sogamaai iruppadhukku | To remain in sorrow, |
| Paadunaa thollai illai | If we sing, there is no trouble. |
| Kaigalai kotti kotti | Clap your hands together, |
| Suththi suththi gummi adi | Spin around and dance the gummi! |
| Yae yaeyae yae yae | Yae yaeyae yae yae |
| Male | |
| Kuyilukku koo koo koovida | To teach the cuckoo how to coo 'koo koo', |
| Sollikkoduppom | We will teach it! |
| Ada aamaa… | Oh yes, indeed... |
| Mayilukku thai thai thaalangal | Rhythms for the peacock to dance 'thai thai', |
| Sollikkoduppom | We will teach it! |
| Ada aamaa… | Oh yes, indeed... |
| Male | |
| Nadhi nadandhu nadai pazhagi | The river walked, learned its gait, |
| Kadaludan kalandhadhu inneram | And merged with the sea by this time. |
| Kadandhadhellaam marandhuvittu | Forgetting everything of the past, |
| Alaikadal isaiyinil vilaiyaadum | It plays in the music of the ocean waves. |
| Male | |
| Neerai pirindhaalum | Even if separated from water, |
| Veraagi pogaadhu | It will not become different. |
| Inbam karaimeera | Joy overflows the shores, |
| Ini endrum kurayaadhu | From now on, it will never diminish. |
| Male | |
| Kuyilukku koo koo koovida | To teach the cuckoo how to coo 'koo koo', |
| Sollikkoduppom | We will teach it! |
| Chorus :Ada aamaa… | Chorus: Oh yes, indeed... |
| Male :Mayilukku thai thai thaalangal | Male: Rhythms for the peacock to dance 'thai thai', |
| Sollikkoduppom | We will teach it! |
| Chorus :Ada aamaa… | Chorus: Oh yes, indeed... |
| Male | |
| Nilavu valarum | The moon grows, |
| Malarndhu thalarum | It blooms and wanes, |
| Anbil yedhu theipirai | Where is the waning phase in love? |
| Anbukkoru ellai illai kannamaa | There is no boundary for love, my dear! |
| Male | |
| Malargal udhira | As flowers drop, |
| Kilaiyil kudhikkum | Jumping from branch to branch, |
| Kurivukkendrum vidumurai | The bird always enjoys a holiday, |
| Kollai inbam natpil undu kannamaa | Bountiful happiness resides in friendship, my dear! |
| Male | |
| Vaanil thiranda megathin minnal | The lightning in the clouds gathered in the sky, |
| Vaanai kizhikkaadhu | Will not tear the sky apart. |
| Engal idaiyil yaar vandha podhum | No matter who comes between us, |
| Nenjam piriyaadhu | Our hearts will never separate. |
| Thuyar ponadhu netrodu | Sorrow ended yesterday; |
| Ini endrum aanandham kondaadu | Celebrate happiness forever from now on! |
| Male | |
| Kuyilukku koo koo koovida | To teach the cuckoo how to coo 'koo koo', |
| Sollikkoduppom | We will teach it! |
| Chorus :Ada aamaa… | Chorus: Oh yes, indeed... |
| Male :Mayilukku thai thai thaalangal | Male: Rhythms for the peacock to dance 'thai thai', |
| Sollikkoduppom | We will teach it! |
| Chorus :Ada aamaa… | Chorus: Oh yes, indeed... |
| Female | |
| Achchu vellam pachcharisi choru | Moulded jaggery and raw rice dish, |
| Chorus :Achchu vellam pachcharisi choru | Chorus: Moulded jaggery and raw rice dish, |
| Female :Karuppanchaaru thaen kalandhu paaru | Female: Mix sugarcane juice and honey and see, |
| Chorus :Karuppanchaaru thaen kalandhu paaru | Chorus: Mix sugarcane juice and honey and see, |
| Chorus | |
| Aadi varum ammanodu thaeru | The chariot of Goddess coming with dance, |
| Ammanukku padayalonnu podu | Offer a feast for the Goddess, |
| Oor sezhikka osandhu pogum peru | Our reputation will rise so the village prospers! |
| Oohh… oohhh… oooohhhh… | Oohh… oohhh… oooohhhh… |
| Male | |
| Idhaya vayalil | In the field of the heart, |
| Kulirndha kaattru | A cool breeze, |
| Inikka inikka veesudhae | Blows sweetly and sweetly! |
| Vinnai thoda rakkaikkodu kuyilae | Give wings to touch the sky, oh cuckoo bird! |
| Male | |
| Iravu muzhudhum | All night long, |
| Simittum vinmeen | The twinkling star, |
| Sirippu kadhaigal pesudhae | Speaks smiling stories! |
| Pakkam vandhu ennai thodu mughilae | Come close and touch me, oh cloud! |
| Male | |
| Jenmam nooru endraana podhum | Even if a hundred lifetimes pass, |
| Serndhu pirappomae | We will be born together! |
| Thalaiyil vaanam vizhugindra podhum | Even if the sky falls upon our heads, |
| Thuyaram marappomae | We will forget our sorrow! |
| Thuyar ponadhu netrodu | Sorrow ended yesterday; |
| Ini endrum aanandham kondaadu | Celebrate happiness forever from now on! |
| Male | |
| Kuyilukku koo | To the cuckoo, koo... |
| Female :Koo koovida | Female: ...to coo 'koo', |
| Male :Sollikkoduppom | Male: We will teach it! |
| Ada aamaa… | Oh yes, indeed... |
| Mayilukku thai | To the peacock, thai... |
| Female :Thai thaalangal | Female: ...'thai' rhythm, |
| Male :Sollikkoduppom | Male: We will teach it! |
| Ada aamaa… | Oh yes, indeed... |
| Male | |
| Nadhi nadandhu nadai pazhagi | The river walked, learned its gait, |
| Kadaludan kalandhadhu inneram | And merged with the sea by this time. |
| Kadandhadhellaam marandhuvittu | Forgetting everything of the past, |
| Alaikadal isaiyinil vilaiyaadum | It plays in the music of the ocean waves. |
| Male | |
| Neerai pirindhaalum | Even if separated from water, |
| Veraagi pogaadhu | It will not become different. |
| Inbam karaimeera | Joy overflows the shores, |
| Ini endrum kurayaadhu | From now on, it will never diminish. |
| Male | |
| {Kuyilukku koo | {To the cuckoo, koo... |
| Female :Koo koovida | Female: ...to coo 'koo', |
| Male :Sollikkoduppom | Male: We will teach it! |
| Chorus :Ada aamaa… | Chorus: Oh yes, indeed... |
| Male :Mayilukku thai | Male: To the peacock, thai... |
| Female :Thai thaalangal | Female: ...'thai' rhythm, |
| Male :Sollikkoduppom | Male: We will teach it! |
| Chorus :Ada aamaa…} (2) | Chorus: Oh yes, indeed...} (2) |
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Would anyone teach a cuckoo bird...
...how to sing a song?
If me and my friends come together,
We will teach the cuckoo how to sing!
We will also teach the peacock how to dance! (Dialogue)
யே சிரிக்கும்
கடலுல சேர முத்து
சிதறுது யே யேயே
யே யே
Oooolululululu…
Yae…
To join the smiling sea,
Pearls scatter.
Yae yaeyae yae yae
விரிக்கும்
வலையில மனசெல்லாம்
விரியுது யே யேயே யே யே
In the net spread out,
The heart expands completely.
Yae yaeyae yae yae
சோத்துக்கு
பாடுபடும் ஏழைக்கொன்னும்
இல்ல இல்ல சோகமாய்
இருப்பதுக்கு பாடுனா தொல்லை
இல்ல கைகளை கொட்டி கொட்டி
சுத்தி சுத்தி கும்மி அடி யே யேயே
யே யே
For the poor who labor for food,
There is no worry or sadness.
To remain in sorrow,
If we sing, there is no trouble.
Clap your hands together,
Spin around and dance the gummi!
Yae yaeyae yae yae
குயிலுக்கு கூ கூ
கூவிட சொல்லிக்கொடுப்போம்
அட ஆமா மயிலுக்கு தை தை
தாளங்கள் சொல்லிக்கொடுப்போம்
அட ஆமா
To teach the cuckoo how to coo 'koo koo',
We will teach it!
Oh yes, indeed...
Rhythms for the peacock to dance 'thai thai',
We will teach it!
Oh yes, indeed...
நதி நடந்து
நடை பழகி கடலுடன்
கலந்தது இந்நேரம்
கடந்ததெல்லாம்
மறந்துவிட்டு அலைகடல்
இசையினில் விளையாடும்
The river walked, learned its gait,
And merged with the sea by this time.
Forgetting everything of the past,
It plays in the music of the ocean waves.
நீரை பிரிந்தாலும்
வேராகிப்போகாது இன்பம்
கரை மீற இனி என்றும்
குறையாது
Even if separated from water,
It will not become different.
Joy overflows the shores,
From now on, it will never diminish.
குயிலுக்கு கூ கூ
கூவிட சொல்லிக்கொடுப்போம்
குழு :
அட ஆமா
மயிலுக்கு தை தை
தாளங்கள் சொல்லிக்கொடுப்போம்
குழு :
அட ஆமா
To teach the cuckoo how to coo 'koo koo',
We will teach it!
Chorus: Oh yes, indeed...
Male: Rhythms for the peacock to dance 'thai thai',
We will teach it!
Chorus: Oh yes, indeed...
நிலவு வளரும்
மலர்ந்து தளரும் அன்பில்
ஏது தேய்பிறை அன்புக்கொரு
எல்லை இல்லை கண்ணம்மா
The moon grows,
It blooms and wanes,
Where is the waning phase in love?
There is no boundary for love, my dear!
மலர்கள் உதிர
கிளையில் குதிக்கும்
குருவிக்கென்றும் விடுமுறை
கொள்ளை இன்பம் நட்பில்
உண்டு கண்ணம்மா
As flowers drop,
Jumping from branch to branch,
The bird always enjoys a holiday,
Bountiful happiness resides in friendship, my dear!
வானில் திரண்ட
மேகத்தின் மின்னல் வானை
கிழிக்காது எங்கள் இடையில்
யார் வந்த போதும் நெஞ்சம்
பிரியாது துயர் போனது
நேற்றோடு இனி என்றும்
ஆனந்தம் கொண்டாடு
The lightning in the clouds gathered in the sky,
Will not tear the sky apart.
No matter who comes between us,
Our hearts will never separate.
Sorrow ended yesterday;
Celebrate happiness forever from now on!
குயிலுக்கு கூ கூ
கூவிட சொல்லிக்கொடுப்போம்
குழு :
அட ஆமா
மயிலுக்கு தை தை
தாளங்கள் சொல்லிக்கொடுப்போம்
குழு :
அட ஆமா
To teach the cuckoo how to coo 'koo koo',
We will teach it!
Chorus: Oh yes, indeed...
Male: Rhythms for the peacock to dance 'thai thai',
We will teach it!
Chorus: Oh yes, indeed...
அச்சுவெல்லம்
பச்சரிசி சோறு
குழு :
அச்சுவெல்லம்
பச்சரிசி சோறு
கருப்பஞ்சாறு
தேன் கலந்து பாரு
குழு :
கருப்பஞ்சாறு
தேன் கலந்து பாரு
Moulded jaggery and raw rice dish,
Chorus: Moulded jaggery and raw rice dish,
Female: Mix sugarcane juice and honey and see,
Chorus: Mix sugarcane juice and honey and see,
ஆடி வரும்
அம்மனோட தேரு
அம்மனுக்கு படையல்
ஒன்னு போடு ஊர் செழிக்க
ஒசந்து போகும் பேரு ..........
The chariot of Goddess coming with dance,
Offer a feast for the Goddess,
Our reputation will rise so the village prospers!
Oohh… oohhh… oooohhhh…
இதய வயலில்
குளிர்ந்த காற்று இனிக்க
இனிக்க வீசுதே விண்ணை
தொட ரெக்கை கொடு குயிலே
In the field of the heart,
A cool breeze,
Blows sweetly and sweetly!
Give wings to touch the sky, oh cuckoo bird!
இரவு முழுதும்
சிமிட்டும் விண்மீன் சிரிப்பு
கதைகள் பேசுதே பக்கம் வந்து
என்னை தொடு முகிலே ஜென்மம்
நூறு என்றான போதும் சேர்ந்து
பிறப்போமே தலையில் வானம்
விழுகின்ற போதும் துயரம் மறப்போமே
துயர் போனது நேற்றோடு இனி என்றும்
ஆனந்தம் கொண்டாடு
All night long,
The twinkling star,
Speaks smiling stories!
Come close and touch me, oh cloud!
குயிலுக்கு கூ
கூ கூவிட
சொல்லிக்கொடுப்போம்
அட ஆமா மயிலுக்கு தை
தை தாளங்கள்
சொல்லிக்கொடுப்போம்
அட ஆமா
Even if a hundred lifetimes pass,
We will be born together!
Even if the sky falls upon our heads,
We will forget our sorrow!
Sorrow ended yesterday;
Celebrate happiness forever from now on!
நதி நடந்து
நடை பழகி கடலுடன்
கலந்தது இந்நேரம்
கடந்ததெல்லாம்
மறந்துவிட்டு அலைகடல்
இசையினில் விளையாடும்
To the cuckoo, koo...
Female: ...to coo 'koo',
Male: We will teach it!
Oh yes, indeed...
To the peacock, thai...
Female: ...'thai' rhythm,
Male: We will teach it!
Oh yes, indeed...
நீரை பிரிந்தாலும்
வேராகிப்போகாது இன்பம்
கரை மீற இனி என்றும்
குறையாது
The river walked, learned its gait,
And merged with the sea by this time.
Forgetting everything of the past,
It plays in the music of the ocean waves.
{ குயிலுக்கு கூ
கூ கூவிட
சொல்லிக்கொடுப்போம்
குழு :
அட ஆமா
மயிலுக்கு தை
தை தாளங்கள்
சொல்லிக்கொடுப்போம்
குழு :
அட ஆமா } (2)
Even if separated from water,
It will not become different.
Joy overflows the shores,
From now on, it will never diminish.
{To the cuckoo, koo...
Female: ...to coo 'koo',
Male: We will teach it!
Chorus: Oh yes, indeed...
Male: To the peacock, thai...
Female: ...'thai' rhythm,
Male: We will teach it!
Chorus: Oh yes, indeed...} (2)
Kuyilukku yaaraavudhu
Would anyone teach a cuckoo bird...
Paattu sollik koduppaangalaa
...how to sing a song?
Naanum en friends-um serndhaa
If me and my friends come together,
Kuyilukku paattu sollikkoduppom
We will teach the cuckoo how to sing!
Mayilukku aadavum kathukkoduppom (Dialogue)
We will also teach the peacock how to dance! (Dialogue)
Oooolululululu…
Oooolululululu…
Yaee….
Yae…
Sirikkum kadalula sera
To join the smiling sea,
Muththu sedharudhu
Pearls scatter.
Yae yaeyae yae yae
Yae yaeyae yae yae
Virikkum valaiyilae
In the net spread out,
Manasellaam Viriyudhu
The heart expands completely.
Yae yaeyae yae yae
Yae yaeyae yae yae
Soththukku paadu padum
For the poor who labor for food,
Ezhaikkonnum illai illai
There is no worry or sadness.
Sogamaai iruppadhukku
To remain in sorrow,
Paadunaa thollai illai
If we sing, there is no trouble.
Kaigalai kotti kotti
Clap your hands together,
Suththi suththi gummi adi
Spin around and dance the gummi!
Yae yaeyae yae yae
Yae yaeyae yae yae
Kuyilukku koo koo koovida
To teach the cuckoo how to coo 'koo koo',
Sollikkoduppom
We will teach it!
Ada aamaa…
Oh yes, indeed...
Mayilukku thai thai thaalangal
Rhythms for the peacock to dance 'thai thai',
Sollikkoduppom
We will teach it!
Ada aamaa…
Oh yes, indeed...
Nadhi nadandhu nadai pazhagi
The river walked, learned its gait,
Kadaludan kalandhadhu inneram
And merged with the sea by this time.
Kadandhadhellaam marandhuvittu
Forgetting everything of the past,
Alaikadal isaiyinil vilaiyaadum
It plays in the music of the ocean waves.
Neerai pirindhaalum
Even if separated from water,
Veraagi pogaadhu
It will not become different.
Inbam karaimeera
Joy overflows the shores,
Ini endrum kurayaadhu
From now on, it will never diminish.
Kuyilukku koo koo koovida
To teach the cuckoo how to coo 'koo koo',
Sollikkoduppom
We will teach it!
Chorus :Ada aamaa…
Chorus: Oh yes, indeed...
Male :Mayilukku thai thai thaalangal
Male: Rhythms for the peacock to dance 'thai thai',
Sollikkoduppom
We will teach it!
Chorus :Ada aamaa…
Chorus: Oh yes, indeed...
Nilavu valarum
The moon grows,
Malarndhu thalarum
It blooms and wanes,
Anbil yedhu theipirai
Where is the waning phase in love?
Anbukkoru ellai illai kannamaa
There is no boundary for love, my dear!
Malargal udhira
As flowers drop,
Kilaiyil kudhikkum
Jumping from branch to branch,
Kurivukkendrum vidumurai
The bird always enjoys a holiday,
Kollai inbam natpil undu kannamaa
Bountiful happiness resides in friendship, my dear!
Vaanil thiranda megathin minnal
The lightning in the clouds gathered in the sky,
Vaanai kizhikkaadhu
Will not tear the sky apart.
Engal idaiyil yaar vandha podhum
No matter who comes between us,
Nenjam piriyaadhu
Our hearts will never separate.
Thuyar ponadhu netrodu
Sorrow ended yesterday;
Ini endrum aanandham kondaadu
Celebrate happiness forever from now on!
Kuyilukku koo koo koovida
To teach the cuckoo how to coo 'koo koo',
Sollikkoduppom
We will teach it!
Chorus :Ada aamaa…
Chorus: Oh yes, indeed...
Male :Mayilukku thai thai thaalangal
Male: Rhythms for the peacock to dance 'thai thai',
Sollikkoduppom
We will teach it!
Chorus :Ada aamaa…
Chorus: Oh yes, indeed...
Achchu vellam pachcharisi choru
Moulded jaggery and raw rice dish,
Chorus :Achchu vellam pachcharisi choru
Chorus: Moulded jaggery and raw rice dish,
Female :Karuppanchaaru thaen kalandhu paaru
Female: Mix sugarcane juice and honey and see,
Chorus :Karuppanchaaru thaen kalandhu paaru
Chorus: Mix sugarcane juice and honey and see,
Aadi varum ammanodu thaeru
The chariot of Goddess coming with dance,
Ammanukku padayalonnu podu
Offer a feast for the Goddess,
Oor sezhikka osandhu pogum peru
Our reputation will rise so the village prospers!
Oohh… oohhh… oooohhhh…
Oohh… oohhh… oooohhhh…
Idhaya vayalil
In the field of the heart,
Kulirndha kaattru
A cool breeze,
Inikka inikka veesudhae
Blows sweetly and sweetly!
Vinnai thoda rakkaikkodu kuyilae
Give wings to touch the sky, oh cuckoo bird!
Iravu muzhudhum
All night long,
Simittum vinmeen
The twinkling star,
Sirippu kadhaigal pesudhae
Speaks smiling stories!
Pakkam vandhu ennai thodu mughilae
Come close and touch me, oh cloud!
Jenmam nooru endraana podhum
Even if a hundred lifetimes pass,
Serndhu pirappomae
We will be born together!
Thalaiyil vaanam vizhugindra podhum
Even if the sky falls upon our heads,
Thuyaram marappomae
We will forget our sorrow!
Thuyar ponadhu netrodu
Sorrow ended yesterday;
Ini endrum aanandham kondaadu
Celebrate happiness forever from now on!
Kuyilukku koo
To the cuckoo, koo...
Female :Koo koovida
Female: ...to coo 'koo',
Male :Sollikkoduppom
Male: We will teach it!
Ada aamaa…
Oh yes, indeed...
Mayilukku thai
To the peacock, thai...
Female :Thai thaalangal
Female: ...'thai' rhythm,
Male :Sollikkoduppom
Male: We will teach it!
Ada aamaa…
Oh yes, indeed...
Nadhi nadandhu nadai pazhagi
The river walked, learned its gait,
Kadaludan kalandhadhu inneram
And merged with the sea by this time.
Kadandhadhellaam marandhuvittu
Forgetting everything of the past,
Alaikadal isaiyinil vilaiyaadum
It plays in the music of the ocean waves.
Neerai pirindhaalum
Even if separated from water,
Veraagi pogaadhu
It will not become different.
Inbam karaimeera
Joy overflows the shores,
Ini endrum kurayaadhu
From now on, it will never diminish.
{Kuyilukku koo
{To the cuckoo, koo...
Female :Koo koovida
Female: ...to coo 'koo',
Male :Sollikkoduppom
Male: We will teach it!
Chorus :Ada aamaa…
Chorus: Oh yes, indeed...
Male :Mayilukku thai
Male: To the peacock, thai...
Female :Thai thaalangal
Female: ...'thai' rhythm,
Male :Sollikkoduppom
Male: We will teach it!
Chorus :Ada aamaa…} (2)
Chorus: Oh yes, indeed...} (2)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Kuyilukku Yaaraavudhu' is a joyful, celebratory track from the movie 'Friends' (2001) composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song celebrates deep friendship, rural festivities, and carefree happiness. Through playful metaphors—such as teaching a cuckoo bird to sing or a peacock to dance—the lyrics emphasize the irrepressible joy and bond shared between true friends.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor / Hyperbole
“Kuyilukku paattu sollikkoduppom / Mayilukku aadavum kathukkoduppom”
Suggesting that friends can teach nature's master performers (cuckoos and peacocks) how to sing and dance exaggerates their boundless cheer.
Analogy
“Nadhi nadandhu nadai pazhagi / Kadaludan kalandhadhu inneram”
Compares friendship and love to a river merging into the ocean, signifying unity that forgets past trials.
Contrast / Antithesis
“Anbil yedhu theipirai / Anbukkoru ellai illai kannamaa”
Contrasts the waning moon with true love/friendship, which has no waning phase or boundaries.
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Pazhani Bharathi, this track from the 2001 blockbuster film 'Friends' (starring Vijay, Suriya, and Ramesh Aravind) captures the lighthearted camaraderie of the lead characters during village festivities.
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