♫ Tanglish lyrics	↻ English translation
Male
Naan sonnaal kelammaa	Listen to me when I say, my dear
Kannaal paaarammaa	Look at me with your eyes, my dear
O en aasai kiliyae	Oh, my beloved parrot
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae	Come to me, my beloved parrot
En mel kobamaa yaedho thaabamaa	Are you angry with me or filled with 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 swaying in the gentle breeze
Kaadhil paadum laavani	Sings a folk melody in the ear
Male
Naan sonnaal kelammaa	Listen to me when I say, my dear
Kannaal paaarammaa	Look at me with your eyes, my dear
O en aasai kiliyae	Oh, my beloved parrot
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae	Come to me, my beloved parrot
En mel kobamaa yaedho thaabamaa	Are you angry with me or filled with longing?
O en aasai kiliyae	Oh, my beloved parrot
Badhil thaa en aasai kiliyae	Give me an answer, my beloved parrot
Male
Pandha kaal eppavo	When will the marriage canopy pillar be set up?
O ooo… pathirikai achidavo	Oh... shall the invitation cards be printed?
Pakkam naan nirkkavao	Shall I stand right beside you?
O ooo.. poo mudithu pottidavo	Oh... shall I adorn you with flowers?
Male
Mathalangal kottum	The ceremonial drums will beat
Nee manjal thaali kattum	When you tie the sacred yellow thread
Thirunaal varakoodum	The grand auspicious day will soon arrive
Raathiri adi nitham nitham	Every single night, my dear
Idhazh vaarthidum	Your lips will pour forth
Pala mutham mutham	A multitude of sweet kisses
Kaalam neram koodalaam	The time and hour will align
Kalyaana kolam kondaadalaam	We shall celebrate the wedding grandeur
Male
Sonnaal kelammaa	Listen to me, my dear
Kannaal paaarammaa	Look at me with your eyes, my dear
O en aasai kiliyae	Oh, my beloved parrot
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae	Come to me, my beloved parrot
En mel kobamaa yaedho thaabamaa	Are you angry with me or filled with 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 swaying in the gentle breeze
Kaadhil paadum laavani	Sings a folk melody in the ear
Male
Sonnaal kelammaa	Listen to me, my dear
Kannaal paaarammaa	Look at me with your eyes, my dear
O en aasai kiliyae	Oh, my beloved parrot
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae	Come to me, my beloved parrot
Male
Mella thaan thottukko	Gently touch it yourself
O ooo… thenpazhani sandhanathai	Oh... the sandalwood paste of sweet Palani
Maalaiyaai kattikko	Wear it as a garland
O ooo… then madhurai malligaiyai	Oh... the sweet jasmine of Madurai
Male
Kai irandum alla	To gather with both hands
Nee sammadhamum solla	When you give your consent
Kidaithaal viduvaeno	If I win you, will I ever let you go?
Poo magal endhan sondham sondham	The flower-like maiden belongs solely to me
Ondru serndha pin	Once we unite together
Pudhu sandham sandham	A brand new musical rhythm will blossom
Kaalai maalai ketkiren	Morning and evening, I long to hear
Kannae un paattu kachaeri thaan	My dear, only your music concert
Male
Naan sonnaal kelammaa	Listen to me when I say, my dear
Kannaal paaarammaa	Look at me with your eyes, my dear
O en aasai kiliyae	Oh, my beloved parrot
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae	Come to me, my beloved parrot
En mel kobamaa yaedho thaabamaa	Are you angry with me or filled with 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 swaying in the gentle breeze
Kaadhil paadum laavani	Sings a folk melody in the ear
Male
Sonnaal kelammaa	Listen to me, my dear
Kannaal paaarammaa	Look at me with your eyes, my dear
O en aasai kiliyae	Oh, my beloved parrot
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae	Come to me, my beloved parrot

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Uvamai (Metaphor/Endearment)

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

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