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Neelakkuyile Unnodu Naan

From Magudi (1984) · 1984

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Magudi (1984)
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
10 May 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Gapagarisa risasathasa
Male :Gapagarisa risasathasa
Female :Sarigapagari gapagari sarisaa
Male :Sarigapagari gapagari sarisaa
Female :Gapathapa gapagari sarigapasaa
Male :Gapathapa gapagari sarigapasaa
Female :Thapathapathapa
Male :Gapathapathapa
Female :Thapathapathapa
Male :Gapathapathapa Gapathapathapa
Both :Saa….aaa…..aaaa…..
Neela kuyilae unnodu naan pann paaduven
Naathapunalil andraalam naan neeraaduven
Innaalilae sangeethamun santhosamum ondraanathae
Ullam paamaalai paaduthe….
Neela kuyilae unnodu naan pann paaduven
Naathapunalil andraalam naan neeraaduven
Innaalilae sangeethamun santhosamum ondraanathae
Ullam paamaalai paaduthe….
Neela kuyilae unnodu naan pann paaduven
Naathapunalil andraalam naan neeraaduven
Adhikaalai naan paadum poobaalame
Anantha vaazhththukkal kaadhil sollu
Male :Naalthorum naan paadum dhevaaraamae
Neengaamal nee vanthu nenjai allu
Aagaayam bhoomi anantha kaatchi
Male :Santhosam ponga sangeetham saatchi
Female :Dhisaigalil ezhum pudhu isai amuthae vaa vaa
Neela kuyilae unnodu naan pann paaduven
Female :Naathapunalil andraalam naan neeraaduven
Male :Innaalilae sangeethamun santhosamum ondraanathae
Female :Ullam paamaalai paaduthe….
Neela kuyilae unnodu naan pann paaduven
Female :Naathapunalil andraalam naan neeraaduven
Neer kondu pogindra kaarmegamae
Thooralgal nee poda thaagam theerum
Male :Nadhi paayum alaiyosai shuruthiyaagavae
Naanalgal karaiyoram raagam paadum
Malarkoottam aadum malaisaaral oram
Male :Panivaadai kaattru pallaandu paadum
Female :Sevigalil vizhum suralaya sugamae vaa vaa
Neela kuyilae unnodu naan pann paaduven
Male :Naathapunalil andraalam naan neeraaduven
Female :Innaalilae sangeethamun santhosamum ondraanathae
Male :Ullam paamaalai paaduthe….
Neela kuyilae unnodu naan pann paaduven
Male :Naathapunalil andraalam naan neeraaduven
Female :Aa….aa….a…..
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Ga Pa Ga Ri Sa, Ri Sa Sa Dha Sa
Male: Ga Pa Ga Ri Sa, Ri Sa Sa Dha Sa
Female: Sa Ri Ga Pa Ga Ri, Ga Pa Ga Ri, Sa Ri Sa
Male: Sa Ri Ga Pa Ga Ri, Ga Pa Ga Ri, Sa Ri Sa
Female: Ga Pa Dha Pa, Ga Pa Ga Ri, Sa Ri Ga Pa Sa
Male: Ga Pa Dha Pa, Ga Pa Ga Ri, Sa Ri Ga Pa Sa
Female: Dha Pa Dha Pa Dha Pa
Male: Ga Pa Dha Pa Dha Pa
Female: Dha Pa Dha Pa Dha Pa
Male: Ga Pa Dha Pa Dha Pa, Ga Pa Dha Pa Dha Pa
Both: Sa... aa... aaaa...
O blue cuckoo, I will sing a melody with you
I will bathe every day in the stream of music
Today, music and joy have become one
My heart sings a garland of songs...
O blue cuckoo, I will sing a melody with you
I will bathe every day in the stream of music
Today, music and joy have become one
My heart sings a garland of songs...
O blue cuckoo, I will sing a melody with you
I will bathe every day in the stream of music
O Bhoopalam (morning raga) that I sing at dawn,
Whisper joyful greetings into my ears
Male: O Thevaram (sacred hymn) that I sing every day,
Stay with me and captivate my heart
The sky and the earth are a joyful sight
Male: As happiness overflows, music stands as witness
Female: O sweet nectar of fresh music rising from all directions, come, come!
O blue cuckoo, I will sing a melody with you
Female: I will bathe every day in the stream of music
Male: Today, music and joy have become one
Female: My heart sings a garland of songs...
O blue cuckoo, I will sing a melody with you
Female: I will bathe every day in the stream of music
O dark cloud carrying water,
When you shower your drizzle, my thirst will be quenched
Male: With the sound of the flowing river's waves as the musical pitch,
The reeds along the bank will sing a melody
Let clusters of flowers dance along the mountain slopes
Male: The cool winter breeze will sing wishes for a long life
Female: O sweet delight of musical harmony falling on the ears, come, come!
O blue cuckoo, I will sing a melody with you
Male: I will bathe every day in the stream of music
Female: Today, music and joy have become one
Male: My heart sings a garland of songs...
O blue cuckoo, I will sing a melody with you
Male: I will bathe every day in the stream of music
Female: Aa... aa... aa...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Neela Kuyilae is a deeply poetic and musical duet from the movie Magudi (1984), composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and written by lyricist Vaali. Sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, the song celebrates love, nature, and classical music through vivid imagery. The lovers compare their connection and surroundings to musical elements like raagas, swaras, and sacred chants, portraying nature as an orchestra where rivers, wind, and clouds play harmony to their joy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagamm (Metaphor)

Naathapunalil andraalam naan neeraaduven

Comparing musical sounds to a stream/river in 'Naathapunalil', implying bathing in a river of musical notes.

Apostrophe / Personification

Neela kuyilae unnodu naan pann paaduven

Addressing the 'Neela Kuyil' (Blue Cuckoo) and 'Kaarmegam' (Raincloud) as living entities capable of singing and listening.

Monai (Alliteration)

Aagaayam bhoomi anantha kaatchi

Matching initial consonant sounds in words within lines such as 'Innaalilae' and 'Ullam' or 'Aagaayam' and 'Anantha'.

Thodai / Rhyme

Naathapunalil andraalam naan neeraaduven

End-rhyming with 'paaduven' and 'neeraaduven' creating rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

Magudi (1984) is famous for its rich classical and semi-classical soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The swara solfege exchanges at the beginning of 'Neela Kuyilae' showcase the intricate classical raaga structure (often attributed to Suddha Dhanyasi / Abheri family nuances) seamlessly woven into a popular duet by SPB and S. Janaki.

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