Nariga Uranga
From Annakodi · 2013
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Santhosh, Pooja, Harini Sudhakar
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Details
- Annakodi2013
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Ooru oranga ulagam oranga | When the village sleeps, when the world sleeps |
| Nari naai orangum raathiriyil… | In the night when jackals and dogs sleep... |
| Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu | Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand |
| Vaara payal yevano… | Who is that fellow coming... |
| Male | |
| Aelae laelae laelae lae | Aelae laelae laelae lae |
| Aelae laelae lae | Aelae laelae lae |
| Aelae laelae laelae lae | Aelae laelae laelae lae |
| Aelae laelae lae | Aelae laelae lae |
| Female | |
| Nariga oranga naaiga oranga | When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep |
| Ooru orangum raathiryil | In the night when the village sleeps |
| Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu | Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand |
| Vaara payal yevano | Who is that fellow coming |
| Female | |
| Nariga oranga naaiga oranga | When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep |
| Ooru orangum raathiryil | In the night when the village sleeps |
| Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu | Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand |
| Vaara payal yevano | Who is that fellow coming |
| Male | |
| Kaada mutta kannazhagi | Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg |
| Maadu muttum maarazhagi | Beautiful-breasted girl that could stun a bull |
| Paadhgathi cheruppa vachu | You sinner, holding a sandal |
| Parisam poda vandhirukkaen | I have come to give the dowry/bride-price |
| Female | |
| Moda moda moda moda vaetti katti | Wearing a layered folded dhoti |
| Muni pola vandhirukka vaesham katti | Dressed up coming like a village deity Muni |
| Ulla sanam kondu poodum thalaiya vetti | The kin inside will cut off your head |
| Ooru oorapatti | Oh gossiping village |
| Female | |
| Nariga oranga naaiga oranga | When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep |
| Ooru orangum raathiryil | In the night when the village sleeps |
| Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu | Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand |
| Vaara payal yevano | Who is that fellow coming |
| Male | |
| Kaada mutta kannazhagi | Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg |
| Maadu muttum maarazhagi | Beautiful-breasted girl that could stun a bull |
| Paadhgathi cheruppa vachu | You sinner, holding a sandal |
| Parisam poda vandhirukkaen | I have come to give the dowry/bride-price |
| Female | |
| Akkam pakkam muzhichikittaa | If people nearby wake up |
| Unna endha pakkam marachu veppen | On which side will I hide you? |
| Male | |
| Vaikkapporu padappukulla | Inside a stack of straw |
| Naan theepandhatha olichu vappaen | I will hide a burning torch |
| Female | |
| Pithupithukkuli mainaru | You crazy young man |
| Buthi buthi mattum saibaru | Your brain is just zero |
| Moolakulla verum ottaiyaa | Is there only a hole inside your brain? |
| Oorukkula oru saettaiyaa | Are you creating mischief in the village? |
| Male | |
| Sondha butthi enna kaattavaa | Shall I show my own intelligence? |
| Indha oora theeyil vaattavaa | Shall I roast this village in fire? |
| Saadhi sanangala koottavaa | Shall I gather our caste elders? |
| Thaedhi solli maattavaa | Shall I set a date and seal the deal? |
| Female | |
| Nariga oranga naaiga oranga | When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep |
| Ooru orangum raathiryil | In the night when the village sleeps |
| Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu | Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand |
| Vaara payal yevano | Who is that fellow coming |
| Male | |
| Thala keezhaa pudikkaiyilum thee | Even when held upside down, the flame |
| Maela minna yeriyudhadi | Burns pointing upwards, my girl |
| Kannu moodi kedakkaiyulum nenju | Even when lying with closed eyes, my heart |
| Unna mattum nongudhadi | Yearns only for you, my girl |
| Female | |
| Mukki mukki enna kaekkura | What are you straining to ask me? |
| Mutta poda vaikka paakkura | Are you trying to make me lay an egg? |
| Male | |
| Pothi pothi vechu pookkura | Hiding and blooming in secret |
| Motha kanakkeppa theekkura | When will you settle the whole account? |
| Female | |
| Otha kallimara kaattula | In the solitary cactus forest |
| Othaiyila vandhu thokkura | You come alone and trap me |
| Enga ooru makka thoonghayila | When the people of our village are asleep |
| Enna soli paakkura | What tricks are you trying on me? |
| Female | |
| Hae …nariga oranga naaiga oranga | Hey... when jackals sleep, when dogs sleep |
| Ooru orangum raathiryil | In the night when the village sleeps |
| Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu | Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand |
| Vaara payal yevano | Who is that fellow coming |
| Male | |
| Ae…kaada mutta kannazhagi | Hey... beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg |
| Maadu muttum maarazhagi | Beautiful-breasted girl that could stun a bull |
| Paadhgathi cheruppa vachu | You sinner, holding a sandal |
| Parisam poda vandhirukkaen | I have come to give the dowry/bride-price |
| Female | |
| Moda moda moda moda vaetti katti | Wearing a layered folded dhoti |
| Muni pola vandhirukka vaesham katti | Dressed up coming like a village deity Muni |
| Ulla sanam kondu poodum thalaiya vetti | The kin inside will cut off your head |
| Ooru oorapatti | Oh gossiping village |
| Female | |
| Nariga oranga naaiga oranga | When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep |
| Ooru orangum raathiryil | In the night when the village sleeps |
| Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu | Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand |
| Vaara payal yevano | Who is that fellow coming |
| Male | |
| Kaada mutta kannazhagi…ee….ee… | Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg... |
| Kaada mutta kannazhagi… | Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg... |
| Kaada mutta kannazhagi… | Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg... |
ஊரு ஒறங்க உலகம் ஒறங்க
நரி நாய் ஒறங்கும் ராத்திரியில்...
நெருப்பு கொளுத்தி செருப்பு எடுத்து
வார பயல் எவனோ...
When the village sleeps, when the world sleeps
In the night when jackals and dogs sleep...
Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand
Who is that fellow coming...
ஏலே லேலே லேலே லே
ஏலே லேலே லே
ஏலே லேலே லேலே லே
ஏலே லேலே லே
Aelae laelae laelae lae
Aelae laelae lae
Aelae laelae laelae lae
Aelae laelae lae
நரிக ஒறங்க நாய்க ஒறங்க
ஊரு ஒறங்கும் ராத்திரியில்
நெருப்பு கொளுத்தி செருப்பு எடுத்து
வார பயல் எவனோ
When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep
In the night when the village sleeps
Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand
Who is that fellow coming
நரிக ஒறங்க நாய்க ஒறங்க
ஊரு ஒறங்கும் ராத்திரியில்
நெருப்பு கொளுத்தி செருப்பு எடுத்து
வார பயல் எவனோ
When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep
In the night when the village sleeps
Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand
Who is that fellow coming
காட முட்ட கண்ணழகி
மாடு முட்டும் மாறழகி
பாதகத்தி செருப்ப வச்சு
பரிசம் போட வந்திருக்கேன்
Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg
Beautiful-breasted girl that could stun a bull
You sinner, holding a sandal
I have come to give the dowry/bride-price
மொட மொட மொட மொட வேட்டி கட்டி
முனி போல வந்திருக்க வேஷம் கட்டி
உள்ள சனம் கொண்டு பூடும் தலைய வெட்டி
ஊரு ஊரப்பட்டி
Wearing a layered folded dhoti
Dressed up coming like a village deity Muni
The kin inside will cut off your head
Oh gossiping village
நரிக ஒறங்க நாய்க ஒறங்க
ஊரு ஒறங்கும் ராத்திரியில்
நெருப்பு கொளுத்தி செருப்பு எடுத்து
வார பயல் எவனோ
When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep
In the night when the village sleeps
Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand
Who is that fellow coming
காட முட்ட கண்ணழகி
மாடு முட்டும் மாறழகி
பாதகத்தி செருப்ப வச்சு
பரிசம் போட வந்திருக்கேன்
Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg
Beautiful-breasted girl that could stun a bull
You sinner, holding a sandal
I have come to give the dowry/bride-price
அக்கம் பக்கம் முழிச்சிக்கிட்டா
உன்ன எந்த பக்கம் மறச்சு வெப்பேன்
If people nearby wake up
On which side will I hide you?
வைக்கப்போரு படப்புக்குள்ள
நான் தீப்பந்தத்த ஒளிச்சு வப்பேன்
Inside a stack of straw
I will hide a burning torch
பித்துபித்துக்குளி மைனரு
புத்தி புத்தி மட்டு சைபரு
மூளக்குள்ள வெறும் ஓட்டையா
ஊருக்குள்ள ஒரு சேட்டையா
You crazy young man
Your brain is just zero
Is there only a hole inside your brain?
Are you creating mischief in the village?
சொந்த புத்தி என்ன காட்டவா
இந்த ஊர தீயில் வாட்டவா
சாதி சனங்கள கூட்டவா
தேதி சொல்லி மாட்டவா
Shall I show my own intelligence?
Shall I roast this village in fire?
Shall I gather our caste elders?
Shall I set a date and seal the deal?
நரிக ஒறங்க நாய்க ஒறங்க
ஊரு ஒறங்கும் ராத்திரியில்
நெருப்பு கொளுத்தி செருப்பு எடுத்து
வார பயல் எவனோ
When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep
In the night when the village sleeps
Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand
Who is that fellow coming
தல கீழா புடிக்கையிலும் தீ
மேல மின்ன எரியுதடி
கண்ணு மூடி கெடக்கையிலும் நெஞ்சு
உன்ன மட்டும் நோங்குதடி
Even when held upside down, the flame
Burns pointing upwards, my girl
Even when lying with closed eyes, my heart
Yearns only for you, my girl
முக்கி முக்கி என்ன கேக்குற
முட்ட போட வைக்க பாக்குற
What are you straining to ask me?
Are you trying to make me lay an egg?
பொத்தி பொத்தி வெச்சு பூக்குற
மொத்த கணக்கெப்ப தீக்குற
Hiding and blooming in secret
When will you settle the whole account?
ஒத்த கள்ளிமரக் காட்டுல
ஒத்தையில வந்து தோக்குற
எங்க ஊரு மக்க தூங்கையில
என்ன சோலி பாக்குற
In the solitary cactus forest
You come alone and trap me
When the people of our village are asleep
What tricks are you trying on me?
ஹே.....நரிக ஒறங்க நாய்க ஒறங்க
ஊரு ஒறங்கும் ராத்திரியில்
நெருப்பு கொளுத்தி செருப்பு எடுத்து
வார பயல் எவனோ
Hey... when jackals sleep, when dogs sleep
In the night when the village sleeps
Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand
Who is that fellow coming
ஏ......காட முட்ட கண்ணழகி
மாடு முட்டும் மாறழகி
பாதகத்தி செருப்ப வச்சு
பரிசம் போட வந்திருக்கேன்
Hey... beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg
Beautiful-breasted girl that could stun a bull
You sinner, holding a sandal
I have come to give the dowry/bride-price
மொட மொட மொட மொட வேட்டி கட்டி
முனி போல வந்திருக்க வேஷம் கட்டி
உள்ள சனம் கொண்டு பூடும் தலைய வெட்டி
ஊரு ஊரப்பட்டி
Wearing a layered folded dhoti
Dressed up coming like a village deity Muni
The kin inside will cut off your head
Oh gossiping village
நரிக ஒறங்க நாய்க ஒறங்க
ஊரு ஒறங்கும் ராத்திரியில்
நெருப்பு கொளுத்தி செருப்பு எடுத்து
வார பயல் எவனோ
When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep
In the night when the village sleeps
Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand
Who is that fellow coming
காட முட்ட கண்ணழகி......ஈ.......ஈ.....
காட முட்ட கண்ணழகி...
காட முட்ட கண்ணழகி...
Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg...
Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg...
Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg...
Ooru oranga ulagam oranga
When the village sleeps, when the world sleeps
Nari naai orangum raathiriyil…
In the night when jackals and dogs sleep...
Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu
Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand
Vaara payal yevano…
Who is that fellow coming...
Aelae laelae laelae lae
Aelae laelae laelae lae
Aelae laelae lae
Aelae laelae lae
Aelae laelae laelae lae
Aelae laelae laelae lae
Aelae laelae lae
Aelae laelae lae
Nariga oranga naaiga oranga
When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep
Ooru orangum raathiryil
In the night when the village sleeps
Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu
Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand
Vaara payal yevano
Who is that fellow coming
Nariga oranga naaiga oranga
When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep
Ooru orangum raathiryil
In the night when the village sleeps
Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu
Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand
Vaara payal yevano
Who is that fellow coming
Kaada mutta kannazhagi
Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg
Maadu muttum maarazhagi
Beautiful-breasted girl that could stun a bull
Paadhgathi cheruppa vachu
You sinner, holding a sandal
Parisam poda vandhirukkaen
I have come to give the dowry/bride-price
Moda moda moda moda vaetti katti
Wearing a layered folded dhoti
Muni pola vandhirukka vaesham katti
Dressed up coming like a village deity Muni
Ulla sanam kondu poodum thalaiya vetti
The kin inside will cut off your head
Ooru oorapatti
Oh gossiping village
Nariga oranga naaiga oranga
When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep
Ooru orangum raathiryil
In the night when the village sleeps
Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu
Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand
Vaara payal yevano
Who is that fellow coming
Kaada mutta kannazhagi
Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg
Maadu muttum maarazhagi
Beautiful-breasted girl that could stun a bull
Paadhgathi cheruppa vachu
You sinner, holding a sandal
Parisam poda vandhirukkaen
I have come to give the dowry/bride-price
Akkam pakkam muzhichikittaa
If people nearby wake up
Unna endha pakkam marachu veppen
On which side will I hide you?
Vaikkapporu padappukulla
Inside a stack of straw
Naan theepandhatha olichu vappaen
I will hide a burning torch
Pithupithukkuli mainaru
You crazy young man
Buthi buthi mattum saibaru
Your brain is just zero
Moolakulla verum ottaiyaa
Is there only a hole inside your brain?
Oorukkula oru saettaiyaa
Are you creating mischief in the village?
Sondha butthi enna kaattavaa
Shall I show my own intelligence?
Indha oora theeyil vaattavaa
Shall I roast this village in fire?
Saadhi sanangala koottavaa
Shall I gather our caste elders?
Thaedhi solli maattavaa
Shall I set a date and seal the deal?
Nariga oranga naaiga oranga
When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep
Ooru orangum raathiryil
In the night when the village sleeps
Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu
Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand
Vaara payal yevano
Who is that fellow coming
Thala keezhaa pudikkaiyilum thee
Even when held upside down, the flame
Maela minna yeriyudhadi
Burns pointing upwards, my girl
Kannu moodi kedakkaiyulum nenju
Even when lying with closed eyes, my heart
Unna mattum nongudhadi
Yearns only for you, my girl
Mukki mukki enna kaekkura
What are you straining to ask me?
Mutta poda vaikka paakkura
Are you trying to make me lay an egg?
Pothi pothi vechu pookkura
Hiding and blooming in secret
Motha kanakkeppa theekkura
When will you settle the whole account?
Otha kallimara kaattula
In the solitary cactus forest
Othaiyila vandhu thokkura
You come alone and trap me
Enga ooru makka thoonghayila
When the people of our village are asleep
Enna soli paakkura
What tricks are you trying on me?
Hae …nariga oranga naaiga oranga
Hey... when jackals sleep, when dogs sleep
Ooru orangum raathiryil
In the night when the village sleeps
Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu
Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand
Vaara payal yevano
Who is that fellow coming
Ae…kaada mutta kannazhagi
Hey... beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg
Maadu muttum maarazhagi
Beautiful-breasted girl that could stun a bull
Paadhgathi cheruppa vachu
You sinner, holding a sandal
Parisam poda vandhirukkaen
I have come to give the dowry/bride-price
Moda moda moda moda vaetti katti
Wearing a layered folded dhoti
Muni pola vandhirukka vaesham katti
Dressed up coming like a village deity Muni
Ulla sanam kondu poodum thalaiya vetti
The kin inside will cut off your head
Ooru oorapatti
Oh gossiping village
Nariga oranga naaiga oranga
When jackals sleep, when dogs sleep
Ooru orangum raathiryil
In the night when the village sleeps
Neruppu koluthi seruppu eduthu
Lighting a fire, holding a sandal in hand
Vaara payal yevano
Who is that fellow coming
Kaada mutta kannazhagi…ee….ee…
Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg...
Kaada mutta kannazhagi…
Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg...
Kaada mutta kannazhagi…
Beautiful-eyed girl like a quail's egg...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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