Oru Kiliyin Thanimaiyilae (Female)
From Poovizhi Vasalile · 1987
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Poovizhi Vasalile1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae | In the solitude of a parrot, |
| Siru kiliyin uravu | comes the bond of a little parrot. |
| Chorus :Uravu uravu uravu uravu | Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond |
| Female :Iru kiligal uravinilae | Female: In the bond between two parrots, |
| Pudhu kili ondru varavu | a new parrot arrives. |
| Chorus :Varavu varavu varavu varavu | Chorus: Arrival, arrival, arrival, arrival |
| Female | |
| Vizhigalilae kanavu mithanthu vara | As dreams float into the eyes, |
| Ulagamelaam ninaivu paranthu vara | as memories soar across the entire world, |
| Dhinam dhinam uravu uravu | Day by day, bond upon bond, |
| Chorus :Pudhithu pudhithu | Chorus: Ever new, ever new |
| Female :Varavu varavu | Female: Arrival, arrival |
| Chorus :Inithu inithu | Chorus: So sweet, so sweet |
| Female :Kanavu kanavu | Female: Dreams, dreams |
| Chorus :Pudhiya kanavu aa….haa…. | Chorus: New dreams, ah... ha... |
| Female | |
| Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae | In the solitude of a parrot, |
| Siru kiliyin uravu | comes the bond of a little parrot. |
| Chorus :Uravu uravu uravu uravu | Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond |
| Female :Iru kiligal uravinilae | Female: In the bond between two parrots, |
| Pudhu kili ondru varavu | a new parrot arrives. |
| Female | |
| Muththu raththinam unakku sooda | To adorn you with pearls and precious gems, |
| Muththirai kavi isainthu paada | a sealed song sings in harmony, |
| Niththam niththirai karainthu oda | as sleep melts and runs away daily, |
| Siththam niththamim ninaiththu kooda | the mind constantly comes together in thought. |
| Female | |
| Siru mazhalai mozhigalilae | In the sweet babbling of a young child, |
| Chorus :Inimai thavazha idhayam magizha | Chorus: Sweetness crawls, making the heart rejoice, |
| Female :Iru malarin vizhigalilae | Female: In the flower-like eyes of the two, |
| Chorus :Iravum maraiya pagalm theriya | Chorus: As night fades away and day appears, |
| Female | |
| Aasaiyaal unai alla vendum | I want to gather you close with longing, |
| Anbinaal enai kolla vendum | you must captivate me with love. |
| Serum naal idhuthaan | This is the day we unite. |
| Chorus :Lala lala lalal lalal lalaa…. | Chorus: Lala lala lalal lalal lalaa…. |
| Female | |
| Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae | In the solitude of a parrot, |
| Siru kiliyin uravu | comes the bond of a little parrot. |
| Chorus :Uravu uravu uravu uravu | Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond |
| Female :Iru kiligal uravinilae | Female: In the bond between two parrots, |
| Pudhu kili ondru varavu | a new parrot arrives. |
| Chorus :Varavu varavu varavu varavu | Chorus: Arrival, arrival, arrival, arrival |
| Chorus | |
| ……………… | |
| Female | |
| Kattalaippadi kidaiththa vedham | A sacred scripture received as a divine command, |
| Thottanaippathe enakku pothum | embracing it is enough for me. |
| Mottu malligai eduththu thoovum | Scattering gathered jasmine buds, |
| Muththu punnagai enakku pothum | her pearl-like smile is enough for me. |
| Female | |
| Oru iraivan varaintha kadhai | A story painted by God, |
| Chorus :Pudhiya kavithai iniya kavithai | Chorus: A new poem, a sweet poem |
| Female :Kadhai mudivum therivathillai | Female: Even if the story's end is unknown, |
| Chorus :Ilaiya manathai izhuththa kavithai | Chorus: A poem that enchanted the young heart. |
| Female | |
| Paasam endroru raagam ketkum | A melody named affection will resound, |
| Paarvai anbenum neerai vaarkkum | a gentle gaze will pour the water of love, |
| Paadum naal idhuthaan | this is the day to sing. |
| Chorus: Lala lala lalal lalal lalaa | Chorus: Lala lala lalal lalal lalaa |
| Female | |
| Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae | In the solitude of a parrot, |
| Siru kiliyin uravu | comes the bond of a little parrot. |
| Chorus :Uravu uravu uravu uravu | Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond |
| Female :Iru kiligal uravinilae | Female: In the bond between two parrots, |
| Pudhu kili ondru varavu | a new parrot arrives. |
| Chorus :Varavu varavu varavu varavu | Chorus: Arrival, arrival, arrival, arrival |
| Female | |
| Vizhigalilae kanavu mithanthu vara | As dreams float into the eyes, |
| Ulagamelaam ninaivu paranthu vara | as memories soar across the entire world, |
| Dhinam dhinam uravu uravu | Day by day, bond upon bond, |
| Chorus :Pudhithu pudhithu | Chorus: Ever new, ever new |
| Female :Varavu varavu | Female: Arrival, arrival |
| Chorus :Inithu inithu | Chorus: So sweet, so sweet |
| Female :Kanavu kanavu | Female: Dreams, dreams |
| Chorus :Pudhiya kanavu aa….haa…. | Chorus: New dreams, ah... ha... |
| Female | |
| Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae | In the solitude of a parrot, |
| Siru kiliyin uravu | comes the bond of a little parrot. |
| Chorus :Uravu uravu uravu uravu | Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond |
| Chorus | |
| Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae | In the solitude of a parrot, |
| Siru kiliyin uravu | comes the bond of a little parrot. |
| Iru kiligal uravinilae | In the bond between two parrots, |
| Pudhu kili ondru varavu | a new parrot arrives. |
| Chorus | |
| Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae | In the solitude of a parrot, |
| Siru kiliyin uravu | comes the bond of a little parrot. |
ஒரு கிளியின் தனிமையிலே
சிறு கிளியின் உறவு
குழு :
உறவு உறவு உறவு உறவு
இரு கிளிகள் உறவினிலே
புதுக் கிளி ஒன்று வரவு
குழு :
வரவு வரவு வரவு வரவு
In the solitude of a parrot,
comes the bond of a little parrot.
Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond
Female: In the bond between two parrots,
a new parrot arrives.
Chorus: Arrival, arrival, arrival, arrival
விழிகளிலே கனவு மிதந்து வர
உலகமெலாம் நினைவு பறந்து வர
தினம் தினம் உறவு உறவு
குழு :
புதிது புதிது
வரவு வரவு
குழு :
இனிது இனிது
கனவு கனவு
குழு :
புதிய கனவு ஆ...ஹா...
As dreams float into the eyes,
as memories soar across the entire world,
Day by day, bond upon bond,
Chorus: Ever new, ever new
Female: Arrival, arrival
Chorus: So sweet, so sweet
Female: Dreams, dreams
Chorus: New dreams, ah... ha...
ஒரு கிளியின் தனிமையிலே
சிறு கிளியின் உறவு
குழு :
உறவு உறவு உறவு உறவு
இரு கிளிகள் உறவினிலே
புதுக் கிளி ஒன்று வரவு
In the solitude of a parrot,
comes the bond of a little parrot.
Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond
Female: In the bond between two parrots,
a new parrot arrives.
முத்து ரத்தினம் உனக்குச் சூட
முத்திரைக் கவி இசைந்து பாட
நித்தம் நித்திரை கரைந்து ஓட
சித்தம் நித்தமும் நினைந்து கூட
To adorn you with pearls and precious gems,
a sealed song sings in harmony,
as sleep melts and runs away daily,
the mind constantly comes together in thought.
சிறு மழலை மொழிகளிலே
குழு :
இனிமை தவழ இதயம் மகிழ
இரு மலரின் விழிகளிலே
குழு :
இரவும் மறைய பகலும் தெரிய
In the sweet babbling of a young child,
Chorus: Sweetness crawls, making the heart rejoice,
Female: In the flower-like eyes of the two,
Chorus: As night fades away and day appears,
ஆசையால் உனை அள்ள வேண்டும்
அன்பினால் எனை கொள்ள வேண்டும்
சேரும் நாள் இதுதான்
குழு :
லல லல லலல் லலல் லலா....
I want to gather you close with longing,
you must captivate me with love.
This is the day we unite.
Chorus: Lala lala lalal lalal lalaa….
ஒரு கிளியின் தனிமையிலே
சிறு கிளியின் உறவு
குழு :
உறவு உறவு உறவு உறவு
இரு கிளிகள் உறவினிலே
புதுக் கிளி ஒன்று வரவு
குழு :
வரவு வரவு வரவு வரவு
In the solitude of a parrot,
comes the bond of a little parrot.
Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond
Female: In the bond between two parrots,
a new parrot arrives.
Chorus: Arrival, arrival, arrival, arrival
.................................
கட்டளைப் படி கிடைத்த வேதம்
தொட்டணைப்பதே எனக்கு போதும்
மொட்டு மல்லிகை எடுத்து தூவும்
முத்து புன்னகை எனக்கு போதும்
A sacred scripture received as a divine command,
embracing it is enough for me.
Scattering gathered jasmine buds,
her pearl-like smile is enough for me.
ஒரு இறைவன் வரைந்த கதை
குழு :
புதிய கவிதை இனிய கவிதை
கதை முடிவும் தெரிவதில்லை
குழு :
இளய மனதை இழுத்த கவிதை
A story painted by God,
Chorus: A new poem, a sweet poem
Female: Even if the story's end is unknown,
Chorus: A poem that enchanted the young heart.
பாசம் என்றொரு ராகம் கேட்கும்
பார்வை அன்பெனும் நீரை வார்க்கும்
பாடும் நாள் இது தான்
குழு :
லல லல லலல் லலல் லலா....
A melody named affection will resound,
a gentle gaze will pour the water of love,
this is the day to sing.
Chorus: Lala lala lalal lalal lalaa
ஒரு கிளியின் தனிமையிலே
சிறு கிளியின் உறவு
குழு :
உறவு உறவு உறவு உறவு
இரு கிளிகள் உறவினிலே
புதுக் கிளி ஒன்று வரவு
குழு :
வரவு வரவு வரவு வரவு
In the solitude of a parrot,
comes the bond of a little parrot.
Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond
Female: In the bond between two parrots,
a new parrot arrives.
Chorus: Arrival, arrival, arrival, arrival
விழிகளிலே கனவு மிதந்து வர
உலகமெலாம் நினைவு பறந்து வர
தினம் தினம் உறவு உறவு
குழு :
புதிது புதிது
வரவு வரவு
குழு :
இனிது இனிது
கனவு கனவு
குழு :
புதிய கனவு ஆ...ஹா...
As dreams float into the eyes,
as memories soar across the entire world,
Day by day, bond upon bond,
Chorus: Ever new, ever new
Female: Arrival, arrival
Chorus: So sweet, so sweet
Female: Dreams, dreams
Chorus: New dreams, ah... ha...
ஒரு கிளியின் தனிமையிலே
சிறு கிளியின் உறவு
குழு :
உறவு உறவு உறவு உறவு
In the solitude of a parrot,
comes the bond of a little parrot.
Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond
ஒரு கிளியின் தனிமையிலே
சிறு கிளியின் உறவு
இரு கிளிகள் உறவினிலே
புதுக் கிளி ஒன்று வரவு
In the solitude of a parrot,
comes the bond of a little parrot.
In the bond between two parrots,
a new parrot arrives.
ஒரு கிளியின் தனிமையிலே
சிறு கிளியின் உறவு
In the solitude of a parrot,
comes the bond of a little parrot.
Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae
In the solitude of a parrot,
Siru kiliyin uravu
comes the bond of a little parrot.
Chorus :Uravu uravu uravu uravu
Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond
Female :Iru kiligal uravinilae
Female: In the bond between two parrots,
Pudhu kili ondru varavu
a new parrot arrives.
Chorus :Varavu varavu varavu varavu
Chorus: Arrival, arrival, arrival, arrival
Vizhigalilae kanavu mithanthu vara
As dreams float into the eyes,
Ulagamelaam ninaivu paranthu vara
as memories soar across the entire world,
Dhinam dhinam uravu uravu
Day by day, bond upon bond,
Chorus :Pudhithu pudhithu
Chorus: Ever new, ever new
Female :Varavu varavu
Female: Arrival, arrival
Chorus :Inithu inithu
Chorus: So sweet, so sweet
Female :Kanavu kanavu
Female: Dreams, dreams
Chorus :Pudhiya kanavu aa….haa….
Chorus: New dreams, ah... ha...
Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae
In the solitude of a parrot,
Siru kiliyin uravu
comes the bond of a little parrot.
Chorus :Uravu uravu uravu uravu
Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond
Female :Iru kiligal uravinilae
Female: In the bond between two parrots,
Pudhu kili ondru varavu
a new parrot arrives.
Muththu raththinam unakku sooda
To adorn you with pearls and precious gems,
Muththirai kavi isainthu paada
a sealed song sings in harmony,
Niththam niththirai karainthu oda
as sleep melts and runs away daily,
Siththam niththamim ninaiththu kooda
the mind constantly comes together in thought.
Siru mazhalai mozhigalilae
In the sweet babbling of a young child,
Chorus :Inimai thavazha idhayam magizha
Chorus: Sweetness crawls, making the heart rejoice,
Female :Iru malarin vizhigalilae
Female: In the flower-like eyes of the two,
Chorus :Iravum maraiya pagalm theriya
Chorus: As night fades away and day appears,
Aasaiyaal unai alla vendum
I want to gather you close with longing,
Anbinaal enai kolla vendum
you must captivate me with love.
Serum naal idhuthaan
This is the day we unite.
Chorus :Lala lala lalal lalal lalaa….
Chorus: Lala lala lalal lalal lalaa….
Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae
In the solitude of a parrot,
Siru kiliyin uravu
comes the bond of a little parrot.
Chorus :Uravu uravu uravu uravu
Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond
Female :Iru kiligal uravinilae
Female: In the bond between two parrots,
Pudhu kili ondru varavu
a new parrot arrives.
Chorus :Varavu varavu varavu varavu
Chorus: Arrival, arrival, arrival, arrival
………………
Kattalaippadi kidaiththa vedham
A sacred scripture received as a divine command,
Thottanaippathe enakku pothum
embracing it is enough for me.
Mottu malligai eduththu thoovum
Scattering gathered jasmine buds,
Muththu punnagai enakku pothum
her pearl-like smile is enough for me.
Oru iraivan varaintha kadhai
A story painted by God,
Chorus :Pudhiya kavithai iniya kavithai
Chorus: A new poem, a sweet poem
Female :Kadhai mudivum therivathillai
Female: Even if the story's end is unknown,
Chorus :Ilaiya manathai izhuththa kavithai
Chorus: A poem that enchanted the young heart.
Paasam endroru raagam ketkum
A melody named affection will resound,
Paarvai anbenum neerai vaarkkum
a gentle gaze will pour the water of love,
Paadum naal idhuthaan
this is the day to sing.
Chorus: Lala lala lalal lalal lalaa
Chorus: Lala lala lalal lalal lalaa
Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae
In the solitude of a parrot,
Siru kiliyin uravu
comes the bond of a little parrot.
Chorus :Uravu uravu uravu uravu
Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond
Female :Iru kiligal uravinilae
Female: In the bond between two parrots,
Pudhu kili ondru varavu
a new parrot arrives.
Chorus :Varavu varavu varavu varavu
Chorus: Arrival, arrival, arrival, arrival
Vizhigalilae kanavu mithanthu vara
As dreams float into the eyes,
Ulagamelaam ninaivu paranthu vara
as memories soar across the entire world,
Dhinam dhinam uravu uravu
Day by day, bond upon bond,
Chorus :Pudhithu pudhithu
Chorus: Ever new, ever new
Female :Varavu varavu
Female: Arrival, arrival
Chorus :Inithu inithu
Chorus: So sweet, so sweet
Female :Kanavu kanavu
Female: Dreams, dreams
Chorus :Pudhiya kanavu aa….haa….
Chorus: New dreams, ah... ha...
Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae
In the solitude of a parrot,
Siru kiliyin uravu
comes the bond of a little parrot.
Chorus :Uravu uravu uravu uravu
Chorus: Bond, bond, bond, bond
Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae
In the solitude of a parrot,
Siru kiliyin uravu
comes the bond of a little parrot.
Iru kiligal uravinilae
In the bond between two parrots,
Pudhu kili ondru varavu
a new parrot arrives.
Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae
In the solitude of a parrot,
Siru kiliyin uravu
comes the bond of a little parrot.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Oru Kiliyin Thanimaiyilae' from the movie 'Poovizhi Vasalile' is a tender, emotionally resonant lullaby-style composition that metaphorically portrays human relationships through the imagery of parrots (kiligal). It highlights how a lonely individual finds companionship with another, and how their togetherness welcomes a new life—symbolized by a new little parrot arriving into their world. The lyrics emphasize maternal warmth, family bonding, and the innocence of a young child whose babbling speech brings immense joy and fills their lives with light.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Oru kiliyin thanimaiyilae / Siru kiliyin uravu”
Human beings and family members are metaphorically addressed as parrots ('kili'), framing loneliness, partnership, and a child's arrival through bird imagery.
Iyaipu (Rhyming end scheme)
“Muththu raththinam unakku sooda / Muththirai kavi isainthu paada”
The lines end with similar sounding rhyming suffixes ('sooda' and 'paada'), creating rhythmic flow.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Mottu malligai eduththu thoovum / Muththu punnagai enakku pothum”
Repetition of the initial letter 'M' sound in 'Mottu' and 'Muththu'.
Simile / Metaphor
“Muththu punnagai enakku pothum”
Compares a child's pure smile to shining pearls ('Muththu punnagai').
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Trivia
1. 'Poovizhi Vasalile' (1987), directed by Fazil, is a blockbuster crime-thriller remake of the Malayalam movie 'Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal'. 2. The song revolves around a speech-and-hearing-impaired child, making the vocal expressions and lullaby warmth rendered by K. S. Chitra deeply integral to the emotional core of the film. 3. Ilaiyaraaja's composition effectively blends a gentle rhythm with flute and chorus harmonies to portray both warmth and underlying narrative tension.
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