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Lyrics & meaning

Nenjukkul Poo Manjangal

From Saattai Illatha Pambaram · 1983

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Saattai Illatha Pambaram1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Paba baappaa paba baappaa[Scat vocalization]
Paba baabaa[Scat vocalization]
Nenjukkul poo manjangalFlower beds placed inside the heart
Nee itta neramAt the time when you created them
Kannil ittaenae kaadhal kattalaiI placed love's command in the eyes
Kannam engengum aasai muthiraiA seal of desire all over the cheeks
Sweet hero hero pababa bababaSweet hero hero [scat vocalization]
Female
Nenjukkul poo manjangalFlower beds placed inside the heart
Nee itta neramAt the time when you created them
Paba baappaa paba baappaa paba baabaa[Scat vocalization]
Female
Kaiyodu pon maalai ellaamae un leelaiA golden evening in hand, everything is your playful magic
Male
Naalun ullaasa raagam ittuPlaying a joyful melody every day
Paadum ennodu aasai chittuThe little bird of desire sings along with me
Female
Kaadhal sangeethamThe music of love
Male
Kaadhil kallooru pababa bababaSweetness flows into the ears [scat vocalization]
Male
Paba baappaa paba baappaa[Scat vocalization]
Paba baabaa[Scat vocalization]
Nenjukkul poo manjangalFlower beds placed inside the heart
Nee itta neramAt the time when you created them
Kannil ittaalae kaadhal kattalaiWhen love's command was placed in the eyes
Kannam engengum aasai muthiraiA seal of desire all over the cheeks
Sweet baby baby pababa bababaSweet baby baby [scat vocalization]
Male
Paba baappaa paba baappaa[Scat vocalization]
Paba baabaa[Scat vocalization]
Female
Paavai iravodu ini naalum kanavaeFor the young woman, night brings dreams every single day
Male
Tholil kilai thaedum kili nee thaan azhagaeYou are the beautiful parrot seeking a branch on my shoulder
Female
Ennaalum sandhoshamEverlasting happiness
En vaazhvil pon dheepamA golden lamp in my life
Male
Kodi ennangal thoodhu vittuSending a crore thoughts as messengers
Jaadhip poo alli maalai kattuPluck jasmine flowers and weave a garland
Female
Maelum thodaadhaeDo not touch any further
Male
En tholil vizhaadhae papabaap pabaaDo not lean/fall onto my shoulder [scat vocalization]
Male
Paba baappaa paba baappaa[Scat vocalization]
Paba baabaa[Scat vocalization]
Female
Nenjukkul poo manjangalFlower beds placed inside the heart
Nee itta neramAt the time when you created them
Male
Kannil ittaalae kaadhal kattalaiWhen love's command was placed in the eyes
Female
Kannam engengum aasai muthiraiA seal of desire all over the cheeks
Male
Sweet babySweet baby
Female
Hero pababa bababaHero [scat vocalization]
Paba baappaa paba baappaa[Scat vocalization]
Paba baabaa pabaa[Scat vocalization]
Paba baappaa paba baappaa paba baabaa[Scat vocalization]
Paabaa paabaa paabaa[Scat vocalization]

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Nenjukkul Poo Manjangal' from the 1983 film Saattai Illatha Pambaram is a playful, romantic track expressing the tender emotions and intimacy shared between lovers. The song uses soft floral imagery, melodic metaphors, and playful western scat vocals to convey romantic longing, affection, and gentle intimacy. The lyrics poetically describe how love transforms heartscapes into lush flower beds and creates unspoken commands through loving glances. The narrator reflects on the happiness brought into life by their partner, comparing them to a bird seeking shelter on a branch and a golden light illuminating their existence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Nenjukkul poo manjangal

The phrase compares the tender, comfortable romantic feelings within the heart to soft beds made of flowers.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Kannil ittaenae kaadhal kattalai

Repetition of the 'Ka' consonant sound at the start of adjacent words adds rhythmic flow.

Imagery (Uvamai / Varanaai)

Tholil kilai thaedum kili nee thaan azhagae

Creates a vivid visual image of a parrot looking for a branch to rest on, symbolizing affection and seeking support on a lover's shoulder.

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Trivia

'Saattai Illatha Pambaram' (1983) stars Sivakumar and Saritha. The song's soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics penned by Vairamuthu, combining contemporary pop vocal scats with classic Tamil poetic romanticism.

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