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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Sonnal Kelamma Male

From Amman Kovil Thiruvizha · 1990

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Ilayaraja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Amman Kovil Thiruvizha
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
16 Aug 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan sonnaal kelammaa
Kannaal paaarammaa
O en aasai kiliyae
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae
En mel kobamaa yaedho thaabamaa
O en aasai kiliyae
Badhil thaa en aasai kiliyae
Poongaatril aadum dhaavani
Kaadhil paadum laavani
Naan sonnaal kelammaa
Kannaal paaarammaa
O en aasai kiliyae
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae
En mel kobamaa yaedho thaabamaa
O en aasai kiliyae
Badhil thaa en aasai kiliyae
Pandha kaal eppavo
O ooo… pathirikai achidavo
Pakkam naan nirkkavao
O ooo.. poo mudithu pottidavo
Mathalangal kottum
Nee manjal thaali kattum
Thirunaal varakoodum
Raathiri adi nitham nitham
Idhazh vaarthidum
Pala mutham mutham
Kaalam neram koodalaam
Kalyaana kolam kondaadalaam
Sonnaal kelammaa
Kannaal paaarammaa
O en aasai kiliyae
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae
En mel kobamaa yaedho thaabamaa
O en aasai kiliyae
Badhil thaa en aasai kiliyae
Poongaatril aadum dhaavani
Kaadhil paadum laavani
Sonnaal kelammaa
Kannaal paaarammaa
O en aasai kiliyae
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae
Mella thaan thottukko
O ooo… thenpazhani sandhanathai
Maalaiyaai kattikko
O ooo… then madhurai malligaiyai
Kai irandum alla
Nee sammadhamum solla
Kidaithaal viduvaeno
Poo magal endhan sondham sondham
Ondru serndha pin
Pudhu sandham sandham
Kaalai maalai ketkiren
Kannae un paattu kachaeri thaan
Naan sonnaal kelammaa
Kannaal paaarammaa
O en aasai kiliyae
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae
En mel kobamaa yaedho thaabamaa
O en aasai kiliyae
Badhil thaa en aasai kiliyae
Poongaatril aadum dhaavani
Kaadhil paadum laavani
Sonnaal kelammaa
Kannaal paaarammaa
O en aasai kiliyae
Nee vaa en aasai kiliyae
Listen to what I say, my dear,
Look at me with your eyes.
Oh, my sweet parrot,
Come to me, my sweet parrot!
Are you angry with me, or is it longing?
Oh, my sweet parrot,
Answer me, my sweet parrot!
Your half-saree swaying in the gentle breeze
Sings a lively folk tune into my ears.
Listen to what I say, my dear,
Look at me with your eyes.
Oh, my sweet parrot,
Come to me, my sweet parrot!
Are you angry with me, or is it longing?
Oh, my sweet parrot,
Answer me, my sweet parrot!
When will the wedding canopy pole be raised?
Oh oh... Shall we print the wedding invitations?
Shall I stand beside you,
Oh oh... Adorned with flowers and a bindi?
The wedding drums will beat with joy,
As the sacred yellow thread is tied,
That blessed day will surely come.
Every single night, my girl,
Our lips will shower
Kiss upon sweet kiss.
When the right time arrives,
We can celebrate our wedding together!
Listen to what I say, my dear,
Look at me with your eyes.
Oh, my sweet parrot,
Come to me, my sweet parrot!
Are you angry with me, or is it longing?
Oh, my sweet parrot,
Answer me, my sweet parrot!
Your half-saree swaying in the gentle breeze
Sings a lively folk tune into my ears.
Listen to what I say, my dear,
Look at me with your eyes.
Oh, my sweet parrot,
Come to me, my sweet parrot!
Gently touch and apply
Oh oh... the sandalwood paste from South Palani.
Weave into a garland
Oh oh... the jasmines of South Madurai.
When both my hands hold you close,
And you give your sweet consent,
Once I have you, will I ever let you go?
This flower of a girl is mine, all mine.
Once we come together,
A brand new rhythm will begin.
Morning and evening, I want to hear
Only the concert of your sweet voice, my dear!
Listen to what I say, my dear,
Look at me with your eyes.
Oh, my sweet parrot,
Come to me, my sweet parrot!
Are you angry with me, or is it longing?
Oh, my sweet parrot,
Answer me, my sweet parrot!
Your half-saree swaying in the gentle breeze
Sings a lively folk tune into my ears.
Listen to what I say, my dear,
Look at me with your eyes.
Oh, my sweet parrot,
Come to me, my sweet parrot!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Naan Sonnaal Kelammaa' is a romantic Tamil song where the lover affectionately addresses his beloved as a parrot ('aasai kiliyae') and tenderly coaxes her to set aside her mild anger or shyness. He playfully envisions their upcoming wedding rituals—from raising the canopy pillar and printing invitations to the beating of wedding drums and tying the sacred thread. The lyrics capture the anticipation of intimacy, comparing their union to a fresh musical rhythm and flower-laden celebration. Vaali uses sensory imagery involving Madurai jasmine, Palani sandalwood, and gentle breezes to convey deep romantic yearning and marital affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Metaphor/Endearment)

“O en aasai kiliyae”

Addressing the heroine as 'aasai kiliyae' (desirable/beloved parrot) is a classic Tamil poetic convention signifying sweet speech and innocence.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Poongaatril aadum dhaavani / Kaadhil paadum laavani”

Rhyming of the second letter 'da' in 'aadum' and 'paadum' across consecutive lines.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Pandha kaal eppavo / O ooo… pathirikai achidavo”

Matching end sounds with 'eppavo' and 'achidavo' creating a smooth musical flow in the stanza.

Personification

“Poongaatril aadum dhaavani / Kaadhil paadum laavani”

The half-saree (dhaavani) fluttering in the breeze is personified as singing a song ('laavani') in the ear.

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Trivia

The song comes from the film 'Amman Kovil Thiruvizha' (1990) with lyrics penned by legendary lyricist Vaali, who frequently used traditional Tamil cultural tropes like Palani sandalwood and Madurai jasmine to evoke authentic rural romance.

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