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Lyrics & meaning

Nandhavana Kuyile Song Lyrics – Ilayaraja

From Ponnu Veettukkaran · 1999

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
Ilayaraja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Ponnu Veettukkaran
Movie release year
1999
Lyrics added on
23 Apr 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Nandhavana kuyilae
Pudhu innisai nee paadu
Pippee peeppeeppee
Pibi peeppee peeppeeppee
Nandhavana kuyilae
Pudhu innisai nee paadu
Kunguma dhevadhaiyae
Pudhu malligai nee soodu
Sollu kiliyae sogam edharkku
Parandhu thiriya vaanam irukku
Mani osai ingae poongaatril ulavudhae
Nandhavana kuyilae
Pudhu innisai nee paadu
Kunguma dhevadhaiyae
Pudhu malligai nee soodu
Nadandhadhellaam kanavu thaan
Kanavukku yaen nee azhudhaai
Nee azhudhaai
Udhirndhadhellaam sarugu thaan
Vasantha magal yaen azhudhaai
Yevarodu yevar vaazhkkai
Adhai aandavan ezhudhi vaithaan
Uravenna varavenna
Adhai avanae nadathi vaippaan
Vaazhkkai endraal naalum irukkum
Purindhu kol kannae
Veen sogam yaenammaa
Nandhavana kuyilae
Pudhu innisai nee paadu
Kunguma dhevadhaiyae
Pudhu malligai nee soodu
Sollu kiliyae sogam edharkku
Parandhu thiriya vaanam irukku
Mani osai ingae poongaatril ulavudhae
Nandhavana kuyilae
Pudhu innisai nee paadu
Hoi hoi kunguma dhevadhaiyae
Pudhu malligai nee soodu
Nalladhaiyae ninaikkalaam
Nenjam ingae vaeredharkku vaeredharkku
Sendradhellaam marakkalaam
Innum ingae uravirukku
Idhu dhevan arasaangam
Idhil yaarukkum thunbam illai
Alai paayum manam thaanae
Indha manidharkku perun thollai
Tholil maalai soodavillai
Soodaadha maalai veezhndhaal
Sogam yaenammaa
Nandhavana kuyilae
Pudhu innisai nee paadu
Hoi hoi kunguma dhevadhaiyae
Pudhu malligai nee soodu
Sollu kiliyae sogam edharkku
Parandhu thiriya vaanam irukku
Mani osai ingae poongaatril ulavudhae
Nandhavana kuyilae
Pudhu innisai nee paadu
Hoi hoi kunguma dhevadhaiyae
Pudhu malligai nee soodu
O garden cuckoo,
Sing a new, sweet melody!
Hoy, pee-pee pee-pee-pee!
Pee-pee pee-pee pee-pee-pee!
O garden cuckoo,
Sing a new, sweet melody!
O goddess of kumkum (sacred red powder),
Adorn your hair with fresh jasmine flowers!
Tell me, little parrot, why this sorrow?
There is an entire sky to fly freely!
The ringing of bells floats in the gentle breeze!
O garden cuckoo,
Sing a new, sweet melody!
O goddess of kumkum (sacred red powder),
Adorn your hair with fresh jasmine flowers!
Everything that happened was only a dream;
Why did you cry over a dream?
Why did you cry?
All that fell was only withered dry leaves;
O daughter of spring, why did you cry?
Whose life is meant to be with whom,
God has already written it down.
What bonds will form and what will come our way,
He alone will guide and conduct them.
Life will always have its ups and downs;
Understand this, my dear!
Why hold on to needless sorrow?
O garden cuckoo,
Sing a new, sweet melody!
O goddess of kumkum (sacred red powder),
Adorn your hair with fresh jasmine flowers!
Tell me, little parrot, why this sorrow?
There is an entire sky to fly freely!
The ringing of bells floats in the gentle breeze!
O garden cuckoo,
Sing a new, sweet melody!
Hoy hoy, O goddess of kumkum (sacred red powder),
Adorn your hair with fresh jasmine flowers!
Let us think only of the good things;
What else is this heart for, what else for?
Let us forget everything that has passed;
There are still bonds of love left here.
This world is God's own kingdom;
There is no misery meant for anyone here.
It is only the wandering, restless mind
That is the greatest trouble for humans.
The wedding garland was never placed on your shoulders;
If a garland that was never worn falls away,
Why grieve over it, my dear?
O garden cuckoo,
Sing a new, sweet melody!
Hoy hoy, O goddess of kumkum (sacred red powder),
Adorn your hair with fresh jasmine flowers!
Tell me, little parrot, why this sorrow?
There is an entire sky to fly freely!
The ringing of bells floats in the gentle breeze!
O garden cuckoo,
Sing a new, sweet melody!
Hoy hoy, O goddess of kumkum (sacred red powder),
Adorn your hair with fresh jasmine flowers!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Nandhavana Kuyilae is an uplifting and consoling Tamil song written by Gangai Amaran for the film Ponnu Veettukkaran (1999). The lyrics offer solace to a young woman facing grief and disappointment, reminding her that past setbacks are as fleeting as dreams or fallen dry leaves. Through rich natural imagery like cuckoos, parrots, and spring, the song encourages her to look forward with hope and adorn herself with joy again. The track emphasizes philosophical themes such as divine destiny, the transient nature of life's troubles, and the peace found in maintaining positive thoughts. It reassures her that God governs all lives and that anxiety stems merely from an unquiet mind, urging her to cast away unnecessary sorrow and embrace the endless possibilities ahead.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Nandhavana kuyilae”

Compares the woman to a garden cuckoo ('Nandhavana kuyilae') and the daughter of spring ('Vasantha magal') to symbolize purity, beauty, and renewal.

Initial Rhyme (Monai)

“Sollu kiliyae sogam edharkku / Parandhu thiriya vaanam irukku”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across paired lines creating rhythmic flow.

Onomatopoeia

“Pippee peeppeeppee”

Use of phonetic sound imitations ('Pippee peeppeeppee') to evoke the playful tune of wind instruments.

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Trivia

Ponnu Veettukkaran (1999) stars Sathyaraj and Devayani, directed by P. Vasu with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The lyrics written by Gangai Amaran showcase his signature comforting and accessible philosophical poetic style.

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