Naan Sonnal Kelamma Duet
From Amman Kovil Thiruvizha · 1990
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Naan sonnaal kelammaa | Listen to me, my dear lady |
| Kannaal paaarammaa | Look at me with your eyes, dear lady |
| O en aasai kiliyae | Oh, my beloved parrot |
| Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae | You come, my beloved parrot |
| En mel kobamaa yaedho thaabamaa | Are you angry with me or is it some longing? |
| O en aasai kiliyae | Oh, my beloved parrot |
| Badhil thaa en aasai kiliyae | Give me an answer, my beloved parrot |
| Poongaatril aadum dhaavani | The half-saree fluttering in the gentle breeze |
| Kaadhil paadum laavani | Sings a folk melody in the ears |
| Female | |
| Nee sonnaal podhumaa | Is it enough if you just say so? |
| Pennaal aagumaa | Is it possible for a woman? |
| O en aasai kiliyae | Oh, my beloved parrot |
| Thalli po en aasai kiliyae | Go away, my beloved parrot |
| Aei en mel kobamaa yaedho thaabamaa | Hey, are you angry with me or is it some longing? |
| O en aasai kiliyae | Oh, my beloved parrot |
| Ingu yen en meedhu pazhiyae | Why place the blame on me here? |
| Female | |
| Pandha kaal eppavo | When will the wedding pandal pole be set up? |
| O ooo… pathirikai achidavo | Oh... should the invitation cards be printed? |
| Pakkam naan nirkkavao | Should I stand by your side? |
| O ooo.. poo mudithu pottidavo | Oh... should I wear flowers and a bindi? |
| Female | |
| Mathalangal kottum | Drums will beat in celebration |
| Nee manjal thaali kattum | As you tie the sacred yellow thread |
| Thirunaal varakoodum | The auspicious day will soon arrive |
| Male | |
| Raathiri adi nitham nitham | Night after night, every single night |
| Idhazh vaarthidum | Lips will pour out |
| Pala mutham mutham | Many kisses upon kisses |
| Kaalam neram koodalaam | The time and moment will align |
| Kalyaana kolam kondaadalaam | We can celebrate the wedding festivities |
| Female | |
| Nee sonnaal podhumaa | Is it enough if you just say so? |
| Pennaal aagumaa | Is it possible for a woman? |
| O en aasai kiliyae | Oh, my beloved parrot |
| Thalli po en aasai kiliyae | Go away, my beloved parrot |
| Aei en mel kobamaa yaedho thaabamaa | Hey, are you angry with me or is it some longing? |
| O en aasai kiliyae | Oh, my beloved parrot |
| Ingu yen en meedhu pazhiyae | Why place the blame on me here? |
| Naan kaaval meera koodumaa | Can I cross the boundary set for protection? |
| Mazhaiyil kuyilum paadumaa | Will a cuckoo bird sing in the rain? |
| Male | |
| Naan sonnaal kelammaa | Listen to me, my dear lady |
| Kannaal paaarammaa | Look at me with your eyes, dear lady |
| O en aasai kiliyae | Oh, my beloved parrot |
| Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae..hae..hae…ae… | You come, my beloved parrot |
| Male | |
| Mella thaan thottukko | Gently touch and apply |
| O ooo… thenpazhani sandhanathai | Oh... the sandalwood of South Palani |
| Maalaiyaai kattikko | Wear as a garland |
| O ooo… then madhurai malligaiyai | Oh... the jasmine of sweet Madurai |
| Male | |
| Kai irandum alla | To gather with both hands |
| Nee sammadhamum solla | And for you to give your consent |
| Kidaithaal viduvaeno | If I get the chance, will I ever let go? |
| Female | |
| Poo magal | The flower-like maiden |
| Undhan sondham sondham | Your sweet togetherness and affection |
| Ondru serndha pin | Once we are united together |
| Pudhu sandham sandham | A brand new rhythm and song |
| Kaalai maalai ketkiren | Morning and evening, I keep listening |
| Kanna un paattu kachaeri thaan | My dear, to your musical concert |
| Male | |
| Naan sonnaal kelammaa | Listen to me, my dear lady |
| Kannaal paaarammaa | Look at me with your eyes, dear lady |
| O en aasai kiliyae | Oh, my beloved parrot |
| Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae | You come, my beloved parrot |
| Female | |
| Aei en mel kobamaa | Hey, are you angry with me |
| Yaedho thaabamaa | Or is it some longing? |
| O en aasai kiliyae | Oh, my beloved parrot |
| Ingu yen en meedhu pazhiyae | Why place the blame on me here? |
| Naan kaaval meera koodumaa | Can I cross the boundary set for protection? |
| Mazhaiyil kuyilum paadumaa | Will a cuckoo bird sing in the rain? |
| Male | |
| Poongaatril aadum dhaavani | The half-saree fluttering in the gentle breeze |
| Kaadhil paadum laavani | Sings a folk melody in the ears |
| Female | |
| Nee sonnaal podhumaa | Is it enough if you just say so? |
| Pennaal aagumaa | Is it possible for a woman? |
| O en aasai kiliyae | Oh, my beloved parrot |
| Thalli po en aasai kiliyae | Go away, my beloved parrot |
நான் சொன்னால் கேளம்மா
கண்ணால் பாரம்மா
ஓ........என்னாசை கிளியே
நீ வா என்னாசை கிளியே
என் மேல் கோபமா
ஏதோ தாபமா
ஓ.......என்னாசை கிளியே
பதில் தா என்னாசை கிளியே
பூங்காற்றில் ஆடும் தாவணி
காதில் பாடும் லாவணி
Listen to me, my dear lady
Look at me with your eyes, dear lady
Oh, my beloved parrot
You come, my beloved parrot
Are you angry with me or is it some longing?
Oh, my beloved parrot
Give me an answer, my beloved parrot
The half-saree fluttering in the gentle breeze
Sings a folk melody in the ears
நீ சொன்னால் போதுமா
பெண்ணால் ஆகுமா
ஓ.....என்னாசை கிளியே
தள்ளிப்போ என்னாசை கிளியே
என் மேல் கோபமா ஏதோ தாபமா
ஓ......என்னாசை கிளியே
இங்கு ஏன் என் மீது பழியே
Is it enough if you just say so?
Is it possible for a woman?
Oh, my beloved parrot
Go away, my beloved parrot
Hey, are you angry with me or is it some longing?
Oh, my beloved parrot
Why place the blame on me here?
பந்தல்கால் எப்பவோ
ஓ ஓஓ....... பத்திரிகை அச்சிடவோ
பக்கம் நான் நிற்கவோ
ஓ ஓஓ....... பூமுடித்து பொட்டிடவோ
When will the wedding pandal pole be set up?
Oh... should the invitation cards be printed?
Should I stand by your side?
Oh... should I wear flowers and a bindi?
மத்தளங்கள் கொட்டும்
நீ மஞ்சள் தாலி கட்டும்
திருநாள் வரக்கூடும்
Drums will beat in celebration
As you tie the sacred yellow thread
The auspicious day will soon arrive
ராத்திரி அடி நித்தம் நித்தம்
இதழ் வார்த்திடும்
பல முத்தம் முத்தம்
காலம் நேரம் கூடலாம்
கல்யாணக்கோலம் கொண்டாடலாம்
Night after night, every single night
Lips will pour out
Many kisses upon kisses
The time and moment will align
We can celebrate the wedding festivities
நீ சொன்னால் போதுமா
பெண்ணால் ஆகுமா
ஓ......என்னாசை கிளியே
தள்ளிப்போ என்னாசை கிளியே
ஏய்......என் மேல் கோபமா ஏதோ தாபமா
ஓ.......என்னாசை கிளியே
இங்கு ஏன் என் மீது பழியே
நான் காவல் மீறக் கூடுமா
மழையில் குயிலும் பாடுமா
Is it enough if you just say so?
Is it possible for a woman?
Oh, my beloved parrot
Go away, my beloved parrot
Hey, are you angry with me or is it some longing?
Oh, my beloved parrot
Why place the blame on me here?
Can I cross the boundary set for protection?
Will a cuckoo bird sing in the rain?
நான் சொன்னால் கேளம்மா
கண்ணால் பாரம்மா
ஓ.......என்னாசை கிளியே
நீ வா என்னாசை கிளியே.....ஹே.....ஹே.....ஏ.....
Listen to me, my dear lady
Look at me with your eyes, dear lady
Oh, my beloved parrot
You come, my beloved parrot
மெல்லத்தான் தொட்டுக்கோ
ஓ ஓஓ....... தென்பழனி சந்தனத்தை
மாலையாய் கட்டிக்கோ
ஓ ஓஓ.......தென்மதுரை மல்லிகையை
Gently touch and apply
Oh... the sandalwood of South Palani
Wear as a garland
Oh... the jasmine of sweet Madurai
கை இரண்டும் அள்ள
நீ சம்மதமும் சொல்ல
கிடைத்தால் விடுவேனா
To gather with both hands
And for you to give your consent
If I get the chance, will I ever let go?
பூமகள்
உந்தன் சொந்தம் சொந்தம்
ஒன்று சேர்ந்தபின்
புது சந்தம் சந்தம்
காலை மாலை கேட்கிறேன்
கண்ணா உன் பாட்டுக் கச்சேரிதான்......
The flower-like maiden
Your sweet togetherness and affection
Once we are united together
A brand new rhythm and song
Morning and evening, I keep listening
My dear, to your musical concert
நான் சொன்னால் கேளம்மா
கண்ணால் பாரம்மா
ஓ.......என்னாசை கிளியே
நீ வா என்னாசை கிளியே
Listen to me, my dear lady
Look at me with your eyes, dear lady
Oh, my beloved parrot
You come, my beloved parrot
ஏய்......என் மேல் கோபமா
ஏதோ தாபமா
ஓ.......என்னாசை கிளியே
இங்கு ஏன் என் மீது பழியே
நான் காவல் மீறக் கூடுமா
மழையில் குயிலும் பாடுமா
Hey, are you angry with me
Or is it some longing?
Oh, my beloved parrot
Why place the blame on me here?
Can I cross the boundary set for protection?
Will a cuckoo bird sing in the rain?
பூங்காற்றில் ஆடும் தாவணி
காதில் பாடும் லாவணி
The half-saree fluttering in the gentle breeze
Sings a folk melody in the ears
நீ சொன்னால் போதுமா
பெண்ணால் ஆகுமா
ஓ......என்னாசை கிளியே
தள்ளிப்போ என்னாசை கிளியே.....
Is it enough if you just say so?
Is it possible for a woman?
Oh, my beloved parrot
Go away, my beloved parrot
Naan sonnaal kelammaa
Listen to me, my dear lady
Kannaal paaarammaa
Look at me with your eyes, dear lady
O en aasai kiliyae
Oh, my beloved parrot
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae
You come, my beloved parrot
En mel kobamaa yaedho thaabamaa
Are you angry with me or is it some longing?
O en aasai kiliyae
Oh, my beloved parrot
Badhil thaa en aasai kiliyae
Give me an answer, my beloved parrot
Poongaatril aadum dhaavani
The half-saree fluttering in the gentle breeze
Kaadhil paadum laavani
Sings a folk melody in the ears
Nee sonnaal podhumaa
Is it enough if you just say so?
Pennaal aagumaa
Is it possible for a woman?
O en aasai kiliyae
Oh, my beloved parrot
Thalli po en aasai kiliyae
Go away, my beloved parrot
Aei en mel kobamaa yaedho thaabamaa
Hey, are you angry with me or is it some longing?
O en aasai kiliyae
Oh, my beloved parrot
Ingu yen en meedhu pazhiyae
Why place the blame on me here?
Pandha kaal eppavo
When will the wedding pandal pole be set up?
O ooo… pathirikai achidavo
Oh... should the invitation cards be printed?
Pakkam naan nirkkavao
Should I stand by your side?
O ooo.. poo mudithu pottidavo
Oh... should I wear flowers and a bindi?
Mathalangal kottum
Drums will beat in celebration
Nee manjal thaali kattum
As you tie the sacred yellow thread
Thirunaal varakoodum
The auspicious day will soon arrive
Raathiri adi nitham nitham
Night after night, every single night
Idhazh vaarthidum
Lips will pour out
Pala mutham mutham
Many kisses upon kisses
Kaalam neram koodalaam
The time and moment will align
Kalyaana kolam kondaadalaam
We can celebrate the wedding festivities
Nee sonnaal podhumaa
Is it enough if you just say so?
Pennaal aagumaa
Is it possible for a woman?
O en aasai kiliyae
Oh, my beloved parrot
Thalli po en aasai kiliyae
Go away, my beloved parrot
Aei en mel kobamaa yaedho thaabamaa
Hey, are you angry with me or is it some longing?
O en aasai kiliyae
Oh, my beloved parrot
Ingu yen en meedhu pazhiyae
Why place the blame on me here?
Naan kaaval meera koodumaa
Can I cross the boundary set for protection?
Mazhaiyil kuyilum paadumaa
Will a cuckoo bird sing in the rain?
Naan sonnaal kelammaa
Listen to me, my dear lady
Kannaal paaarammaa
Look at me with your eyes, dear lady
O en aasai kiliyae
Oh, my beloved parrot
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae..hae..hae…ae…
You come, my beloved parrot
Mella thaan thottukko
Gently touch and apply
O ooo… thenpazhani sandhanathai
Oh... the sandalwood of South Palani
Maalaiyaai kattikko
Wear as a garland
O ooo… then madhurai malligaiyai
Oh... the jasmine of sweet Madurai
Kai irandum alla
To gather with both hands
Nee sammadhamum solla
And for you to give your consent
Kidaithaal viduvaeno
If I get the chance, will I ever let go?
Poo magal
The flower-like maiden
Undhan sondham sondham
Your sweet togetherness and affection
Ondru serndha pin
Once we are united together
Pudhu sandham sandham
A brand new rhythm and song
Kaalai maalai ketkiren
Morning and evening, I keep listening
Kanna un paattu kachaeri thaan
My dear, to your musical concert
Naan sonnaal kelammaa
Listen to me, my dear lady
Kannaal paaarammaa
Look at me with your eyes, dear lady
O en aasai kiliyae
Oh, my beloved parrot
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae
You come, my beloved parrot
Aei en mel kobamaa
Hey, are you angry with me
Yaedho thaabamaa
Or is it some longing?
O en aasai kiliyae
Oh, my beloved parrot
Ingu yen en meedhu pazhiyae
Why place the blame on me here?
Naan kaaval meera koodumaa
Can I cross the boundary set for protection?
Mazhaiyil kuyilum paadumaa
Will a cuckoo bird sing in the rain?
Poongaatril aadum dhaavani
The half-saree fluttering in the gentle breeze
Kaadhil paadum laavani
Sings a folk melody in the ears
Nee sonnaal podhumaa
Is it enough if you just say so?
Pennaal aagumaa
Is it possible for a woman?
O en aasai kiliyae
Oh, my beloved parrot
Thalli po en aasai kiliyae
Go away, my beloved parrot
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song presents a romantic and playful exchange between two lovers anticipating their marriage. The male protagonist playfully coaxes his beloved, affectionately calling her his 'aasai kili' (cherished parrot) and asking if her distance is caused by anger or shy passion, while fantasizing about wedding rituals and intimate romance. The female protagonist responds with playful modesty, reminding him of societal boundaries and modesty while secretly harboring equal love and eagerly awaiting their union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagam)
“O en aasai kiliyae”
Addressing the beloved as 'aasai kili' (beloved parrot) metaphorically represents her sweet speech, grace, and tenderness.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Poongaatril aadum dhaavani / Kaadhil paadum laavani”
Rhyming words at the end of adjacent lines like 'dhaavani' and 'laavani' create musical rhythm.
Rhetorical Question
“Mazhaiyil kuyilum paadumaa”
The line 'Mazhaiyil kuyilum paadumaa' uses a rhetorical question comparing modesty/restraint to a cuckoo staying silent during rain.
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Trivia
The lyrics were written by legendary Tamil lyricist Vaali, known for his skill in blending folk-inspired poetic phrasing with contemporary romantic banter.
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