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Lyrics & meaning

Oo Aasai Kiliye

From Ezhai Padum Padu · 1950

Lyricist
V. A. Gopalakrishnan
Singer
P. A. Periyanayaki
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Details
Ezhai Padum Padu1950

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Oo oo ho…..aasaikiliyaeOo oo ho... Oh beloved parrot,
Oo oo ho…..aasaikiliyaeOo oo ho... Oh beloved parrot,
Un jodi engae sol aasaikiliyae…..ae….Tell me, where is your partner, oh beloved parrot?
Oo oo ho…..aasaikiliyaeOo oo ho... Oh beloved parrot,
Un jodi engae sol aasaikiliyae…..ae….Tell me, where is your partner, oh beloved parrot?
Female
Un kanimozhi kelaathoruOne who hasn't heard your sweet speech,
Intha ulaginillaethaan kidaiyaathuDoes not exist in this entire world.
Un kanimozhi kelaathoruOne who hasn't heard your sweet speech,
Intha ulaginillaethaan kidaiyaathuDoes not exist in this entire world.
Female
Thedi paarthen….n…..I searched and looked...
Ne nalla penthaanYou are truly a fine woman.
Odi pidiththu nee mudi podamalWithout running around to catch and tie the knot,
Odi pidiththu nee mudi podamalWithout running around to catch and tie the knot,
Female
Oo oo ho…..aasaikiliyaeOo oo ho... Oh beloved parrot,
Un jodi engae sol aasaikiliyae…..ae….Tell me, where is your partner, oh beloved parrot?
Female
Mudichchu pottathum….ae….ae….ae…Once the wedding knot is tied...
Kalyanamae vaipogamaeMarriage will be a grand celebration!
Kalyanamae vaipogamaeMarriage will be a grand celebration!
Naan joraai aaduvaen sathirae….ae….ae….ae…I will dance grandly to the classical beats!
Thimitha thimithathaga thimitha thimithathagaThimitha thimithathaga thimitha thimithathaga
Thimitha thimithathaga thimiThimitha thimithathaga thimi
Naan joraai aaduvaen sathirae….ae….ae….ae…I will dance grandly to the classical beats!
Paarthaen veliyil palaraeI looked at many people outside,
Paarthaen veliyil palaraeI looked at many people outside,
Edae illai inimaelaeThere is no equal to you anymore!
Female
Oo oo ho…..aasaikiliyaeOo oo ho... Oh beloved parrot,
Un jodi engae sol aasaikiliyae…..ae….Tell me, where is your partner, oh beloved parrot?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful song from the 1950 Tamil film 'Ezhai Padum Padu' features a lighthearted, affectionate address to a woman, metaphorically addressed as 'Aasaikili' (beloved parrot). The singer expresses admiration for her sweet voice and good character, asserting that no one in the world can match her charm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamu)

Oo oo ho…..aasaikiliyae

Addressing the beloved woman as 'aasaikili' (desirable/beloved parrot) metaphorically compares her sweetness and speech to a parrot.

Alliteration (Monai)

Paarthaen veliyil palarae

Repetition of the 'Pa' sound in 'Paarthaen' and 'palarae' creates poetic rhythm.

Onomatopoeia (Santham)

Thimitha thimithathaga thimitha thimithathaga

Use of rhythmic dance syllables mimicking the sounds of traditional 'sathir' or Bharatanatyam dance beats.

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Trivia

'Ezhai Padum Padu' (1950) is a famous Tamil adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel 'Les Misérables', directed by K. Ramnoth and produced by Pakshiraja Studios, with music composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu.

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