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 manjangal | Flower beds placed inside the heart |
| Nee itta neram | At the time when you created them |
| Kannil ittaenae kaadhal kattalai | I placed love's command in the eyes |
| Kannam engengum aasai muthirai | A seal of desire all over the cheeks |
| Sweet hero hero pababa bababa | Sweet hero hero [scat vocalization] |
| Female | |
| Nenjukkul poo manjangal | Flower beds placed inside the heart |
| Nee itta neram | At the time when you created them |
| Paba baappaa paba baappaa paba baabaa | [Scat vocalization] |
| Female | |
| Kaiyodu pon maalai ellaamae un leelai | A golden evening in hand, everything is your playful magic |
| Male | |
| Naalun ullaasa raagam ittu | Playing a joyful melody every day |
| Paadum ennodu aasai chittu | The little bird of desire sings along with me |
| Female | |
| Kaadhal sangeetham | The music of love |
| Male | |
| Kaadhil kallooru pababa bababa | Sweetness flows into the ears [scat vocalization] |
| Male | |
| Paba baappaa paba baappaa | [Scat vocalization] |
| Paba baabaa | [Scat vocalization] |
| Nenjukkul poo manjangal | Flower beds placed inside the heart |
| Nee itta neram | At the time when you created them |
| Kannil ittaalae kaadhal kattalai | When love's command was placed in the eyes |
| Kannam engengum aasai muthirai | A seal of desire all over the cheeks |
| Sweet baby baby pababa bababa | Sweet baby baby [scat vocalization] |
| Male | |
| Paba baappaa paba baappaa | [Scat vocalization] |
| Paba baabaa | [Scat vocalization] |
| Female | |
| Paavai iravodu ini naalum kanavae | For the young woman, night brings dreams every single day |
| Male | |
| Tholil kilai thaedum kili nee thaan azhagae | You are the beautiful parrot seeking a branch on my shoulder |
| Female | |
| Ennaalum sandhosham | Everlasting happiness |
| En vaazhvil pon dheepam | A golden lamp in my life |
| Male | |
| Kodi ennangal thoodhu vittu | Sending a crore thoughts as messengers |
| Jaadhip poo alli maalai kattu | Pluck jasmine flowers and weave a garland |
| Female | |
| Maelum thodaadhae | Do not touch any further |
| Male | |
| En tholil vizhaadhae papabaap pabaa | Do not lean/fall onto my shoulder [scat vocalization] |
| Male | |
| Paba baappaa paba baappaa | [Scat vocalization] |
| Paba baabaa | [Scat vocalization] |
| Female | |
| Nenjukkul poo manjangal | Flower beds placed inside the heart |
| Nee itta neram | At the time when you created them |
| Male | |
| Kannil ittaalae kaadhal kattalai | When love's command was placed in the eyes |
| Female | |
| Kannam engengum aasai muthirai | A seal of desire all over the cheeks |
| Male | |
| Sweet baby | Sweet baby |
| Female | |
| Hero pababa bababa | Hero [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] |
பப பாப்பா பப பாப்பா
பப பாபா
நெஞ்சுக்குள் பூ மஞ்சங்கள்
நீ இட்ட நேரம்
கண்ணில் இட்டேனே காதல் கட்டளை
கன்னம் எங்கெங்கும் ஆசை முத்திரை
ஸ்வீட் ஹீரோ ஹீரோ பபப பபப
[Scat vocalization]
[Scat vocalization]
Flower beds placed inside the heart
At the time when you created them
I placed love's command in the eyes
A seal of desire all over the cheeks
Sweet hero hero [scat vocalization]
நெஞ்சுக்குள் பூ மஞ்சங்கள்
நீ இட்ட நேரம்
பப பாப்பா பப பாப்பா பப பாப்பா
Flower beds placed inside the heart
At the time when you created them
[Scat vocalization]
கோடை நிலவாகி விளையாடும் அழகே
காதல் உயிராகும் இனி நான் உன் அருகே
A golden evening in hand, everything is your playful magic
கையோடு பொன் மாலை எல்லாமே உன் லீலை
Playing a joyful melody every day
The little bird of desire sings along with me
நாளும் உல்லாச ராகம் இட்டு
பாடும் என்னோடு ஆசைச் சிட்டு
The music of love
காதல் சங்கீதம்
Sweetness flows into the ears [scat vocalization]
காதில் கள்ளூறும் பபப பபப
[Scat vocalization]
[Scat vocalization]
Flower beds placed inside the heart
At the time when you created them
When love's command was placed in the eyes
A seal of desire all over the cheeks
Sweet baby baby [scat vocalization]
பப பாப்பா பப பாப்பா
பப பாப்பா
[Scat vocalization]
[Scat vocalization]
நெஞ்சுக்குள் பூ மஞ்சங்கள்
நீ இட்ட நேரம்
For the young woman, night brings dreams every single day
கண்ணில் இட்டாளே
காதல் கட்டளை
You are the beautiful parrot seeking a branch on my shoulder
கன்னம் எங்கெங்கும் ஆசை முத்திரை
Everlasting happiness
A golden lamp in my life
ஸ்வீட் பேபி
பேபி பபப பபப
Sending a crore thoughts as messengers
Pluck jasmine flowers and weave a garland
பப பாப்பா பப பாப்பா
பப பாப்பா
Do not touch any further
பாவை இரவோடு இனி நாளும் கனவே
Do not lean/fall onto my shoulder [scat vocalization]
தோளில் கிளை தேடும் கிளி நீதான் அழகே
[Scat vocalization]
[Scat vocalization]
எந்நாளும் சந்தோஷம்
என் வாழ்வில் பொன் தீபம்
Flower beds placed inside the heart
At the time when you created them
கோடி எண்ணங்கள் தூது விட்டு
ஜாதிப் பூ அள்ளி மாலை கட்டு
When love's command was placed in the eyes
மேலும் தொடாதே
A seal of desire all over the cheeks
என் தோளில் விழாதே பபபாப் பபா
Sweet baby
பப பாப்பா பப பாப்பா
பப பாப்பா
Hero [scat vocalization]
[Scat vocalization]
[Scat vocalization]
[Scat vocalization]
[Scat vocalization]
நெஞ்சுக்குள் பூ மஞ்சங்கள்
நீ இட்ட நேரம்
கண்ணில் இட்டாளே காதல் கட்டளை
கன்னம் எங்கெங்கும் ஆசை முத்திரை
ஸ்வீட் பேபி
ஹீரோ பபப பபப
பப பாப்பா பப பாப்பா
பப பாப்பா பபா
பப பாப்பா பப பாப்பா பப பாப்பா
பாபா பாபா பாபா
Paba baappaa paba baappaa
[Scat vocalization]
Paba baabaa
[Scat vocalization]
Nenjukkul poo manjangal
Flower beds placed inside the heart
Nee itta neram
At the time when you created them
Kannil ittaenae kaadhal kattalai
I placed love's command in the eyes
Kannam engengum aasai muthirai
A seal of desire all over the cheeks
Sweet hero hero pababa bababa
Sweet hero hero [scat vocalization]
Nenjukkul poo manjangal
Flower beds placed inside the heart
Nee itta neram
At the time when you created them
Paba baappaa paba baappaa paba baabaa
[Scat vocalization]
Kaiyodu pon maalai ellaamae un leelai
A golden evening in hand, everything is your playful magic
Naalun ullaasa raagam ittu
Playing a joyful melody every day
Paadum ennodu aasai chittu
The little bird of desire sings along with me
Kaadhal sangeetham
The music of love
Kaadhil kallooru pababa bababa
Sweetness flows into the ears [scat vocalization]
Paba baappaa paba baappaa
[Scat vocalization]
Paba baabaa
[Scat vocalization]
Nenjukkul poo manjangal
Flower beds placed inside the heart
Nee itta neram
At the time when you created them
Kannil ittaalae kaadhal kattalai
When love's command was placed in the eyes
Kannam engengum aasai muthirai
A seal of desire all over the cheeks
Sweet baby baby pababa bababa
Sweet baby baby [scat vocalization]
Paba baappaa paba baappaa
[Scat vocalization]
Paba baabaa
[Scat vocalization]
Paavai iravodu ini naalum kanavae
For the young woman, night brings dreams every single day
Tholil kilai thaedum kili nee thaan azhagae
You are the beautiful parrot seeking a branch on my shoulder
Ennaalum sandhosham
Everlasting happiness
En vaazhvil pon dheepam
A golden lamp in my life
Kodi ennangal thoodhu vittu
Sending a crore thoughts as messengers
Jaadhip poo alli maalai kattu
Pluck jasmine flowers and weave a garland
Maelum thodaadhae
Do not touch any further
En tholil vizhaadhae papabaap pabaa
Do not lean/fall onto my shoulder [scat vocalization]
Paba baappaa paba baappaa
[Scat vocalization]
Paba baabaa
[Scat vocalization]
Nenjukkul poo manjangal
Flower beds placed inside the heart
Nee itta neram
At the time when you created them
Kannil ittaalae kaadhal kattalai
When love's command was placed in the eyes
Kannam engengum aasai muthirai
A seal of desire all over the cheeks
Sweet baby
Sweet baby
Hero pababa bababa
Hero [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.
Did you know?
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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