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Lyrics & meaning

Paarkirathum Muraikirathum

From Alai Osai · 1985

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Alai Osai1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Kukkurukukkoo kukkurukukkooCock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo
Kukkurukukkoo kukkurukukkooCock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo
Chorus
Kukkurukukkoo kukkurukukkooCock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo
Kukkurukukkoo kukkurukukkooCock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo
Kukkuruku kukkukkoo kukkuruku kukkukkooCock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo
Kukkurukukkoo kukkurukukkooCock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo
Kukkuruk kukkuruk kukkuruk kukkurukukkooCock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo
Male
Paakkuradhum moraikkiradhum sariyillaLooking and glaring is not right
Kanna saaikkiradhum yeikkiradhum sariyillaTilting your eyes and teasing is not right
Paakkuradhum moraikkiradhum sariyillaLooking and glaring is not right
Kanna saaikkiradhum yeikkiradhum sariyillaTilting your eyes and teasing is not right
Male
Aathulayum thoppulayumBy the river and in the grove
Kaattulayum maettulayumIn the forest and on the hillock
Chorus
Kaattulayum maettulayumIn the forest and on the hillock
Roattulayum veettulayumOn the road and inside the house
Paakkuradhum moraikkiradhum sariyillaLooking and glaring is not right
Kanna saaikkiradhum yeikkiradhum sariyillaTilting your eyes and teasing is not right
Paakkuradhum moraikkiradhum sariyillaLooking and glaring is not right
Kanna saaikkiradhum yeikkiradhum sariyillaTilting your eyes and teasing is not right
Male
Allikkolla vandhen rathinamaeI came to gather you close, my precious gem
Adi neeyum naanum onnaa suthanumaeHey, you and I should wander around together
Chorus :Hey heyyChorus: Hey heyy
Male :Allikkolla vandhen rathinamaeMale: I came to gather you close, my precious gem
Adi neeyum naanum onnaa suthanumaeAdi, you and I should wander around together
Chorus :Hey heyyChorus: Hey heyy
Male :Rathinamae onnaa suthanumaeMale: Precious gem, we should roam together
Andha raavellaam yedhedho kathanumaeAll through the night we should make playful noise
Chorus
Papparapaa pappa papparapaa pappaPapparapaa pappa papparapaa pappa
Papparapaa papparapaa papparapaaPapparapaa papparapaa papparapaa
Male
Indhiranum naanaeI am Lord Indra myself
Chandhiranum naanaeI am Lord Chandra the moon myself
Ennudanae vaadi muthinamaeCome with me, my precious pearl
Vaa mayilae poonguyilaeCome, my peacock, my sweet cuckoo
Vandhu vidu pen mayilaeCome along, lovely peahen
Male
Paakkuradhum moraikkiradhumLooking and glaring
Sagajam thaanIs quite natural after all
Kanna saaikkiradhum yeikkiradhumTilting eyes and teasing
Sarasam thaanIs playful romance after all
Male
Paakkuradhum moraikkiradhumLooking and glaring
Sagajam thaanIs quite natural after all
Kanna saaikkiradhum yeikkiradhumTilting eyes and teasing
Sarasam thaanIs playful romance after all
Male
Aathulayum thoppulayumBy the river and in the grove
Kaattulayum maettulayumIn the forest and on the hillock
Kaattulayum maettulayumIn the forest and on the hillock
Roattulayum veettulayumOn the road and inside the house
Male
Paakkuradhum moraikkiradhumLooking and glaring
Sagajam thaanIs quite natural after all
Kanna saaikkiradhum yeikkiradhumTilting eyes and teasing
Sarasam thaanIs playful romance after all
Male
Paakkuradhum moraikkiradhumLooking and glaring
Sagajam thaanIs quite natural after all
Kanna saaikkiradhum yeikkiradhumTilting eyes and teasing
Sarasam thaanIs playful romance after all
Male
Ilamai aattam podum nadanam thaanYouth is a dance filled with energetic moves
Idhu enakku yeththa nalla uruvam thaanThis is a fine form that perfectly suits me
Chorus :Hey heyyChorus: Hey heyy
Male :Ilamai aattam podum nadanam thaanMale: Youth is a dance filled with energetic moves
Idhu enakku yeththa nalla uruvam thaanThis is a fine form that perfectly suits me
Chorus :Hey heyyChorus: Hey heyy
Male :Uruvam thaan nalla paruvam thaanMale: It is a fine form and a prime youthful age
Ippo ullukkullae dhenam vellam thaanNow inside my heart, a river of joy surges daily
Chorus
Papparapaa pappa papparapaa pappaPapparapaa pappa papparapaa pappa
Papparapaa papparapaa papparapaaPapparapaa papparapaa papparapaa
Male
Thondharavu onnu pannudhadiSomething is causing me a restless urge
Kannu sundhariyaeOh beautiful-eyed maiden
Indham puruvam thaanIt is these expressive eyebrows of yours
Vaa mayilae poonguyilaeCome, my peacock, my sweet cuckoo
Vandhu vidu penn mayilaeCome along, lovely peahen
Male
Paakkuradhum moraikkiradhumLooking and glaring
Sagajam thaanIs quite natural after all
Kanna saaikkiradhum yeikkiradhumTilting eyes and teasing
Sarasam thaanIs playful romance after all
Male
Paakkuradhum moraikkiradhumLooking and glaring
Sagajam thaanIs quite natural after all
Kanna saaikkiradhum yeikkiradhumTilting eyes and teasing
Sarasam thaanIs playful romance after all
Male
Aathulayum thoppulayumBy the river and in the grove
Kaattulayum maettulayumIn the forest and on the hillock
Kaattulayum maettulayumIn the forest and on the hillock
Roattulayum veettulayumOn the road and inside the house
Male
Paakkuradhum moraikkiradhumLooking and glaring
Sagajam thaanIs quite natural after all
Kanna saaikkiradhum yeikkiradhumTilting eyes and teasing
Sarasam thaanIs playful romance after all
Male
Paakkuradhum moraikkiradhumLooking and glaring
Sagajam thaanIs quite natural after all
Kanna saaikkiradhum yeikkiradhumTilting eyes and teasing
Sarasam thaanIs playful romance after all
Chorus
Kukkurukukkoo kukkurukukkooCock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo
Kukkurukukkoo kukkurukukkooCock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo
Kukkuruku kukkukkoo kukkuruku kukkukkooCock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo
Kukkurukukkoo kukkurukukkooCock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo
Kukkuruk kukkuruk kukkuruk kukkurukukkooaCock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This lighthearted and energetic track from 'Alai Osai' (1985), penned by Gangai Amaran, features playful, romantic banter between lovers. The male protagonist playfully addresses his beloved with affectionate epithets like 'rathinamae' (gem), 'muthinamae' (pearl), 'mayilae' (peacock), and 'poonguyilae' (sweet cuckoo). He sings about how youth is meant for celebration, roaming together across rivers, groves, forests, roads, and homes, enjoying every moment of life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia

Kukkurukukkoo kukkurukukkoo

Use of vocalized rooster calls ('Kukkurukukkoo') and trumpeting vocal sounds ('Papparapaa') to create a playful rhythm.

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Aathulayum thoppulayum

Rhyming of the second consonant sound across consecutive lines ('Aathulayum', 'Kaattulayum', 'Roattulayum').

Metaphor

Indhiranum naanae / Chandhiranum naanae

The speaker compares himself to celestial figures like Indra and Chandra to express grand feelings of pride and love.

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Trivia

The film 'Alai Osai' (1985) starring Vijayakanth and Nalini features lyrics by Gangai Amaran. The song relies heavily on rhythmic folk beats and vocal mimicry, characteristic of mid-1980s Tamil rural dance numbers.

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