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Nariga Uranga

From Annakodi · 2013

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Santhosh, Pooja, Harini Sudhakar
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Movie name
Annakodi
Movie release year
2013
Lyrics added on
23 Mar 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ooru oranga ulagam oranga
Nari naai orangum raathiriyil…
Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu
Vaara payal yevano…
Aelae laelae laelae lae
Aelae laelae lae
Aelae laelae laelae lae
Aelae laelae lae
Nariga oranga naaiga oranga
Ooru orangum raathiryil
Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu
Vaara payal yevano
Nariga oranga naaiga oranga
Ooru orangum raathiryil
Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu
Vaara payal yevano
Kaada mutta kannazhagi
Maadu muttum maarazhagi
Paadhgathi cheruppa vachu
Parisam poda vandhirukkaen
Moda moda moda moda vaetti katti
Muni pola vandhirukka vaesham katti
Ulla sanam kondu poodum thalaiya vetti
Ooru oorapatti
Nariga oranga naaiga oranga
Ooru orangum raathiryil
Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu
Vaara payal yevano
Kaada mutta kannazhagi
Maadu muttum maarazhagi
Paadhgathi cheruppa vachu
Parisam poda vandhirukkaen
Akkam pakkam muzhichikittaa
Unna endha pakkam marachu veppen
Vaikkapporu padappukulla
Naan theepandhatha olichu vappaen
Pithupithukkuli mainaru
Buthi buthi mattum saibaru
Moolakulla verum ottaiyaa
Oorukkula oru saettaiyaa
Sondha butthi enna kaattavaa
Indha oora theeyil vaattavaa
Saadhi sanangala koottavaa
Thaedhi solli maattavaa
Nariga oranga naaiga oranga
Ooru orangum raathiryil
Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu
Vaara payal yevano
Thala keezhaa pudikkaiyilum thee
Maela minna yeriyudhadi
Kannu moodi kedakkaiyulum nenju
Unna mattum nongudhadi
Mukki mukki enna kaekkura
Mutta poda vaikka paakkura
Pothi pothi vechu pookkura
Motha kanakkeppa theekkura
Otha kallimara kaattula
Othaiyila vandhu thokkura
Enga ooru makka thoonghayila
Enna soli paakkura
Hae …nariga oranga naaiga oranga
Ooru orangum raathiryil
Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu
Vaara payal yevano
Ae…kaada mutta kannazhagi
Maadu muttum maarazhagi
Paadhgathi cheruppa vachu
Parisam poda vandhirukkaen
Moda moda moda moda vaetti katti
Muni pola vandhirukka vaesham katti
Ulla sanam kondu poodum thalaiya vetti
Ooru oorapatti
Nariga oranga naaiga oranga
Ooru orangum raathiryil
Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu
Vaara payal yevano
Kaada mutta kannazhagi…ee….ee…
Kaada mutta kannazhagi…
Kaada mutta kannazhagi…
While the village sleeps, while the world sleeps,
In the dead of night when foxes and dogs sleep...
Lighting a torch and carrying sandals in hand,
Who is this lad coming along?
Ele lele lele le
Ele lele le
Ele lele lele le
Ele lele le
While the foxes sleep, while the dogs sleep,
In the night when the village sleeps,
Lighting a torch and carrying sandals in hand,
Who is this lad coming along?
While the foxes sleep, while the dogs sleep,
In the night when the village sleeps,
Lighting a torch and carrying sandals in hand,
Who is this lad coming along?
Beauty with eyes like quail eggs,
Beauty with curves bold as a charging bull,
Oh cruel girl, bringing these sandals,
I have come to seal our betrothal.
Dressed in a crisp, rustling dhoti,
You have come disguised like a fierce spirit!
The folks here will chop your head right off,
This village is Oorappatti!
While the foxes sleep, while the dogs sleep,
In the night when the village sleeps,
Lighting a torch and carrying sandals in hand,
Who is this lad coming along?
Beauty with eyes like quail eggs,
Beauty with curves bold as a charging bull,
Oh cruel girl, bringing these sandals,
I have come to seal our betrothal.
If the neighbours around wake up,
Where on earth will I hide you?
Inside the stack of hay,
I will hide my flaming torch!
You crazy, lovesick dandy,
Your brain is a big zero!
Is your head completely hollow,
Causing trouble all over the village?
Shall I show you what I am made of?
Shall I scorch this village with fire?
Shall I gather all our clansfolk,
Fix a wedding date and trap them all?
While the foxes sleep, while the dogs sleep,
In the night when the village sleeps,
Lighting a torch and carrying sandals in hand,
Who is this lad coming along?
Even when held upside down, the flame
Still leaps upward and burns bright!
Even when I lie with my eyes shut, my heart
Aches only for you!
Pressuring me so hard, what are you asking?
Are you trying to make me squirm?
You blossom while keeping it all hidden,
When will you settle the whole score?
In the lonely cactus grove,
You came all alone and gave in.
While our village folks are sleeping,
What mischief are you up to?
Hey... While the foxes sleep, while the dogs sleep,
In the night when the village sleeps,
Lighting a torch and carrying sandals in hand,
Who is this lad coming along?
Hey... Beauty with eyes like quail eggs,
Beauty with curves bold as a charging bull,
Oh cruel girl, bringing these sandals,
I have come to seal our betrothal.
Dressed in a crisp, rustling dhoti,
You have come disguised like a fierce spirit!
The folks here will chop your head right off,
This village is Oorappatti!
While the foxes sleep, while the dogs sleep,
In the night when the village sleeps,
Lighting a torch and carrying sandals in hand,
Who is this lad coming along?
Beauty with eyes like quail eggs...
Beauty with eyes like quail eggs...
Beauty with eyes like quail eggs...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from the movie 'Annakodi' (2013) is a vibrant, rustic Tamil folk duet depicting a nocturnal secret rendezvous between two lovers. Set in a traditional rural landscape late at night when the entire village—and even the local animals like dogs and jackals—has fallen asleep, the hero sneaks out to meet his beloved. He expresses his intense love and desire to claim her hand in marriage, praising her beauty through vivid country similes. The heroine playfully teases him, warning him of the dangers if the villagers or her family members catch him sneaking around. The conversation oscillates between passionate declarations of unyielding love—symbolized by a flame that always burns upwards regardless of how it is held—and playful banter about social taboos, village gossip, and marriage plans.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethirai (Second-letter rhyme)

Kaada mutta kannazhagi / Maadu muttum maarazhagi

Matching second consonants in consecutive lines creating a rhythmic oral tradition harmony.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Thala keezhaa pudikkaiyilum thee / Maela minna yeriyudhadi

Compares love to a flame that always burns upward regardless of orientation, signifying unbending devotion.

Simile / Imagery

Kaada mutta kannazhagi

Uses vivid rural imagery, comparing her eyes to quail eggs ('kaada mutta') to convey rustic charm.

Folk Refrain (Athanai)

Aelae laelae laelae lae

Repetitive rhythmic syllables typical of authentic Tamil folk songs to establish tempo and mood.

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Trivia

'Annakodi' was directed by legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja, celebrated for bringing realistic rural Tamil culture to cinema. The soundtrack was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, and lyricist Vairamuthu penned the lyrics using authentic southern Tamil regional dialects and folk idioms.

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