Patha Idhu Pachaikili
From Neethaana Andha Kuyil · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Neethaana Andha Kuyil1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Paatha idhu pacha kili | Looked at, this is a green parrot |
| Vela vandha vettukili | When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper |
| Chorus :Paatha idhu pacha kili | Chorus: Looked at, this is a green parrot |
| Vela vandha vettukili | When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper |
| Male | |
| Nottam paarthu kandupudi | Observe carefully and find out |
| Koottam serndhu kummiyadi | Gather in a group and dance Kummi |
| Chorus :Nottam paarthu kandupudi | Chorus: Observe carefully and find out |
| Koottam serndhu kummiyadi | Gather in a group and dance Kummi |
| Chorus | |
| Paatha idhu pacha kili | Looked at, this is a green parrot |
| Vela vandha vettukili | When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper |
| Paatha idhu pacha kili | Looked at, this is a green parrot |
| Vela vandha vettukili | When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper |
| Male | |
| Kumari poo onnu koothaadudhu | A maiden flower is dancing wildly |
| Parikka aal illa kaathaadudhu | There is no one to pluck it, so it sways in the wind |
| Aavani maasathil aalaanadhu | She came of age in the Tamil month of Aavani |
| Thaavani pottadhum noolaanadhu | Once wearing a half-saree, she became thin as a thread |
| Male | |
| Koottathilae onnu kolmottudhu | In the crowd, one is causing mischief |
| Vaanarama enna vaal neettudhu | Is it extending its tail like a monkey? |
| Chorus :Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana | Chorus: Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana |
| Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana | Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana |
| Male | |
| Edhaiyo theduthu | Searching for something |
| Chorus :Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo | Chorus: Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo |
| Male :Manamo vaaduthu | Male: The mind is wilting |
| Chorus :Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo | Chorus: Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo |
| Male :Kannaala pesudhu | Male: Speaking with the eyes |
| Kaadhu kutha pakkuthu hae…ae…. | It tries to trick and deceive... |
| Male | |
| Paatha idhu pacha kili | Looked at, this is a green parrot |
| Vela vandha vettukili | When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper |
| Chorus :Hae paatha idhu pacha kili | Chorus: Hey, looked at, this is a green parrot |
| Vela vandha vettukili | When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper |
| Male | |
| Mayilu varadha paarungaiya | Look, sir, the peacock is coming |
| Andha oylu varadha paarungaiya | Look, sir, that stylish grace is coming |
| Chorus :Mayilu varadha paarungaiya | Chorus: Look, sir, the peacock is coming |
| Andha oylu varadha paarungaiya | Look, sir, that stylish grace is coming |
| Male | |
| Annam nadapadha paarungaiya | Look, sir, the swan walking |
| Annam asainju varadha paarungaiya | Look, sir, the swan coming gracefully |
| Chorus :Annam nadapadha paarungaiya | Chorus: Look, sir, the swan walking |
| Annam asainju varadha paarungaiya | Look, sir, the swan coming gracefully |
| Male | |
| Kannirandu adhu | Those two eyes |
| Chorus :Minna minna minna | Chorus: Glitter, glitter, glitter |
| Male :Kaalirandu thaaalm | Male: Both feet step in rhythm |
| Chorus :Poda poda poda | Chorus: Step, step, step |
| Male :Chinna idai adhu | Male: That small waist |
| Chorus :Mella mella mella | Chorus: Gently, gently, gently |
| Male :Anna kodi adhu | Male: That flag-like creeper structure |
| Chorus :Thulla thulla thulla | Chorus: Leaping, leaping, leaping |
| Chorus | |
| Mayilu varadha paarungaiya | Look, sir, the peacock is coming |
| Andha oylu varadha paarungaiya | Look, sir, that stylish grace is coming |
| Annam nadapadha paarungaiya | Look, sir, the swan walking |
| Annam asainju varadha paarungaiya | Look, sir, the swan coming gracefully |
| Male | |
| Malarntha poovukkum macham undu | Even a blossomed flower has a beauty mark |
| Adhukuu melaiyum micham undu | There is even more remaining beyond that |
| Anaikka thoonduthu allithandu | The water-lily stem entices to embrace |
| Kanakkai pakkanum katti kondu | One must hold tight and count the score |
| Male | |
| Oorvasiyae vandhu onnaayiru | Oh Urvashi, come and become one |
| Kaariyathil oru kannaayiru | Be focused on your objective |
| Chorus :Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana | Chorus: Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana |
| Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana | Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana |
| Male | |
| Edhukkum thuniyanum | Must be brave enough for anything |
| Chorus :Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo | Chorus: Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo |
| Male :Edhukku paniyanum | Male: Why should one bow down? |
| Chorus :Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo | Chorus: Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo |
| Male :Ambaari yeriyae | Male: Mounting the royal howdah |
| Yaanaiyilae poganum hae…ae…..ae…. | One must ride on an elephant... |
| Male | |
| Paatha idhu pacha kili | Looked at, this is a green parrot |
| Vela vandha vettukili | When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper |
| Chorus :Haa paatha idhu pacha kili | Chorus: Aha, looked at, this is a green parrot |
| Vela vandha vettukili | When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper |
| Male | |
| Nottam paarthu kandupudi | Observe carefully and find out |
| Koottam serndhu kummiyadi | Gather in a group and dance Kummi |
| Chorus :Nottam paarthu kandupudi | Chorus: Observe carefully and find out |
| Koottam serndhu kummiyadi | Gather in a group and dance Kummi |
| Chorus | |
| Hae paatha idhu pacha kili | Hey, looked at, this is a green parrot |
| Vela vandha vettukili | When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper |
| Hae paatha idhu pacha kili | Hey, looked at, this is a green parrot |
| Vela vandha vettukili | When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper |
பாத்தா இது பச்சைக்கிளி
வேல வந்தா வெட்டுக்கிளி
குழு :
பாத்தா இது பச்சைக்கிளி
வேல வந்தா வெட்டுக்கிளி
Looked at, this is a green parrot
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Chorus: Looked at, this is a green parrot
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
நோட்டம் பார்த்து கண்டுபிடி
கூட்டம் சேர்த்து கும்மியடி........
குழு :
நோட்டம் பார்த்து கண்டுபிடி
கூட்டம் சேர்த்து கும்மியடி........
Observe carefully and find out
Gather in a group and dance Kummi
Chorus: Observe carefully and find out
Gather in a group and dance Kummi
பாத்தா இது பச்சைக்கிளி
வேல வந்தா வெட்டுக்கிளி
பாத்தா இது பச்சைக்கிளி
வேல வந்தா வெட்டுக்கிளி
Looked at, this is a green parrot
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Looked at, this is a green parrot
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
குமரிப்பூ ஒண்ணு கூத்தாடுது
பறிக்க ஆளில்ல காத்தாடுது
ஆவணி மாசத்தில் ஆளானது
தாவணி போட்டதும் நூலானது
A maiden flower is dancing wildly
There is no one to pluck it, so it sways in the wind
She came of age in the Tamil month of Aavani
Once wearing a half-saree, she became thin as a thread
கூட்டத்திலே ஒண்ணு கோள் மூட்டுது
வானரமா என்ன வால் நீட்டுது
குழு :
தானனானா நன தா நா நன
தானனானா நன தா நா நன
In the crowd, one is causing mischief
Is it extending its tail like a monkey?
Chorus: Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana
Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana
எதையோ தேடுது
குழு :
ஹையோ ஹையோ
ஹையோ ஹையோ
மனமோ வாடுது
குழு :
ஹையோ ஹையோ
ஹையோ ஹையோ
கண்ணால பேசுது
காது குத்த பாக்குது
Searching for something
Chorus: Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo
Male: The mind is wilting
Chorus: Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo
Male: Speaking with the eyes
It tries to trick and deceive...
பாத்தா இது பச்சைக்கிளி
வேல வந்தா வெட்டுக்கிளி
குழு :
ஹே பாத்தா இது பச்சைக்கிளி
வேல வந்தா வெட்டுக்கிளி
Looked at, this is a green parrot
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Chorus: Hey, looked at, this is a green parrot
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
மயிலு வரத பாருங்கையா
அந்த ஒயிலு வரத பாருங்கையா
குழு :
மயிலு வரத பாருங்கையா
அந்த ஒயிலு வரத பாருங்கையா
Look, sir, the peacock is coming
Look, sir, that stylish grace is coming
Chorus: Look, sir, the peacock is coming
Look, sir, that stylish grace is coming
அண்ணன் நடப்பத பாருங்கையா
அண்ணன் அசைஞ்சு வரத பாருங்கையா
குழு :
அண்ணன் நடப்பத பாருங்கையா
அண்ணன் அசைஞ்சு வரத பாருங்கையா
Look, sir, the swan walking
Look, sir, the swan coming gracefully
Chorus: Look, sir, the swan walking
Look, sir, the swan coming gracefully
கண்ணிரண்டு அது
குழு :
மின்ன மின்ன மின்ன
காலிரண்டு தாளம்
குழு :
போட போட போட
சின்ன இடை அது
குழு :
மெல்ல மெல்ல மெல்ல
அன்னக்கொடி அது
குழு :
துள்ள துள்ள துள்ள
Those two eyes
Chorus: Glitter, glitter, glitter
Male: Both feet step in rhythm
Chorus: Step, step, step
Male: That small waist
Chorus: Gently, gently, gently
Male: That flag-like creeper structure
Chorus: Leaping, leaping, leaping
மயிலு வரத பாருங்கையா
அந்த ஒயிலு வரத பாருங்கையா
அண்ணன் நடப்பத பாருங்கையா
அண்ணன் அசைஞ்சு வரத பாருங்கையா
Look, sir, the peacock is coming
Look, sir, that stylish grace is coming
Look, sir, the swan walking
Look, sir, the swan coming gracefully
மலர்ந்த பூவுக்கு மச்சம் உண்டு
அதுக்கு மேலேயும் மிச்சம் உண்டு
அணைக்க தூண்டுது அல்லித்தண்டு
கணக்கை பாக்கணும் கட்டிக் கொண்டு
Even a blossomed flower has a beauty mark
There is even more remaining beyond that
The water-lily stem entices to embrace
One must hold tight and count the score
ஊர்வசியே வந்து ஒண்ணாயிரு
காரியத்தில் ஒரு கண்ணாயிரு
குழு :
தானனானா நன தா நா நன
தானனானா நன தா நா நன
Oh Urvashi, come and become one
Be focused on your objective
Chorus: Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana
Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana
எதுக்கும் துணியனும்
குழு :
ஹையோ ஹையோ
ஹையோ ஹையோ
எதுக்கு பணியனும்
குழு :
ஹையோ ஹையோ
ஹையோ ஹையோ
அம்பாரி ஏறியே
யானையிலே போகணும் ஹே.....ஏ.....ஏ.....
Must be brave enough for anything
Chorus: Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo
Male: Why should one bow down?
Chorus: Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo
Male: Mounting the royal howdah
One must ride on an elephant...
பாத்தா இது பச்சைக்கிளி
வேல வந்தா வெட்டுக்கிளி
குழு :
ஹா பாத்தா இது பச்சைக்கிளி
வேல வந்தா வெட்டுக்கிளி
Looked at, this is a green parrot
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Chorus: Aha, looked at, this is a green parrot
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
நோட்டம் பார்த்து கண்டுபிடி
கூட்டம் சேர்த்து கும்மியடி........
குழு :
நோட்டம் பார்த்து கண்டுபிடி
கூட்டம் சேர்த்து கும்மியடி........
Observe carefully and find out
Gather in a group and dance Kummi
Chorus: Observe carefully and find out
Gather in a group and dance Kummi
ஹே பாத்தா இது பச்சைக்கிளி
வேல வந்தா வெட்டுக்கிளி
ஹே பாத்தா இது பச்சைக்கிளி
வேல வந்தா வெட்டுக்கிளி
Hey, looked at, this is a green parrot
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Hey, looked at, this is a green parrot
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Paatha idhu pacha kili
Looked at, this is a green parrot
Vela vandha vettukili
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Chorus :Paatha idhu pacha kili
Chorus: Looked at, this is a green parrot
Vela vandha vettukili
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Nottam paarthu kandupudi
Observe carefully and find out
Koottam serndhu kummiyadi
Gather in a group and dance Kummi
Chorus :Nottam paarthu kandupudi
Chorus: Observe carefully and find out
Koottam serndhu kummiyadi
Gather in a group and dance Kummi
Paatha idhu pacha kili
Looked at, this is a green parrot
Vela vandha vettukili
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Paatha idhu pacha kili
Looked at, this is a green parrot
Vela vandha vettukili
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Kumari poo onnu koothaadudhu
A maiden flower is dancing wildly
Parikka aal illa kaathaadudhu
There is no one to pluck it, so it sways in the wind
Aavani maasathil aalaanadhu
She came of age in the Tamil month of Aavani
Thaavani pottadhum noolaanadhu
Once wearing a half-saree, she became thin as a thread
Koottathilae onnu kolmottudhu
In the crowd, one is causing mischief
Vaanarama enna vaal neettudhu
Is it extending its tail like a monkey?
Chorus :Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana
Chorus: Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana
Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana
Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana
Edhaiyo theduthu
Searching for something
Chorus :Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo
Chorus: Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo
Male :Manamo vaaduthu
Male: The mind is wilting
Chorus :Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo
Chorus: Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo
Male :Kannaala pesudhu
Male: Speaking with the eyes
Kaadhu kutha pakkuthu hae…ae….
It tries to trick and deceive...
Paatha idhu pacha kili
Looked at, this is a green parrot
Vela vandha vettukili
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Chorus :Hae paatha idhu pacha kili
Chorus: Hey, looked at, this is a green parrot
Vela vandha vettukili
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Mayilu varadha paarungaiya
Look, sir, the peacock is coming
Andha oylu varadha paarungaiya
Look, sir, that stylish grace is coming
Chorus :Mayilu varadha paarungaiya
Chorus: Look, sir, the peacock is coming
Andha oylu varadha paarungaiya
Look, sir, that stylish grace is coming
Annam nadapadha paarungaiya
Look, sir, the swan walking
Annam asainju varadha paarungaiya
Look, sir, the swan coming gracefully
Chorus :Annam nadapadha paarungaiya
Chorus: Look, sir, the swan walking
Annam asainju varadha paarungaiya
Look, sir, the swan coming gracefully
Kannirandu adhu
Those two eyes
Chorus :Minna minna minna
Chorus: Glitter, glitter, glitter
Male :Kaalirandu thaaalm
Male: Both feet step in rhythm
Chorus :Poda poda poda
Chorus: Step, step, step
Male :Chinna idai adhu
Male: That small waist
Chorus :Mella mella mella
Chorus: Gently, gently, gently
Male :Anna kodi adhu
Male: That flag-like creeper structure
Chorus :Thulla thulla thulla
Chorus: Leaping, leaping, leaping
Mayilu varadha paarungaiya
Look, sir, the peacock is coming
Andha oylu varadha paarungaiya
Look, sir, that stylish grace is coming
Annam nadapadha paarungaiya
Look, sir, the swan walking
Annam asainju varadha paarungaiya
Look, sir, the swan coming gracefully
Malarntha poovukkum macham undu
Even a blossomed flower has a beauty mark
Adhukuu melaiyum micham undu
There is even more remaining beyond that
Anaikka thoonduthu allithandu
The water-lily stem entices to embrace
Kanakkai pakkanum katti kondu
One must hold tight and count the score
Oorvasiyae vandhu onnaayiru
Oh Urvashi, come and become one
Kaariyathil oru kannaayiru
Be focused on your objective
Chorus :Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana
Chorus: Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana
Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana
Thaanananaa nana thaa naa nana
Edhukkum thuniyanum
Must be brave enough for anything
Chorus :Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo
Chorus: Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo
Male :Edhukku paniyanum
Male: Why should one bow down?
Chorus :Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo
Chorus: Haiyo haiyo haiyo haiyo
Male :Ambaari yeriyae
Male: Mounting the royal howdah
Yaanaiyilae poganum hae…ae…..ae….
One must ride on an elephant...
Paatha idhu pacha kili
Looked at, this is a green parrot
Vela vandha vettukili
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Chorus :Haa paatha idhu pacha kili
Chorus: Aha, looked at, this is a green parrot
Vela vandha vettukili
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Nottam paarthu kandupudi
Observe carefully and find out
Koottam serndhu kummiyadi
Gather in a group and dance Kummi
Chorus :Nottam paarthu kandupudi
Chorus: Observe carefully and find out
Koottam serndhu kummiyadi
Gather in a group and dance Kummi
Hae paatha idhu pacha kili
Hey, looked at, this is a green parrot
Vela vandha vettukili
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Hae paatha idhu pacha kili
Hey, looked at, this is a green parrot
Vela vandha vettukili
When the time comes, it becomes a grasshopper
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful group dance song from Neethaana Andha Kuyil features folk rhythms and witty lyrics celebrating youthful charm, flirtation, and village festivity. The lyrics use nature imagery like parrots, peacocks, swans, and flowers to describe the beauty and allure of a young maiden, contrasting innocent appearances with mischievous intentions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Paatha idhu pacha kili / Vela vandha vettukili”
Rhyming of the second letter 'tha' in 'Paatha' and 'Vela' across lines.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Paatha idhu pacha kili”
Comparing the girl to a green parrot (pacha kili) and a peacock (mayilu).
Repetition / Anaphora (Sollani)
“Minna minna minna”
Rhythmic repetition of action verbs ('Minna minna', 'Poda poda') for musical cadence.
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Trivia
The film 'Neethaana Andha Kuyil' (1986) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, starring Raja and Sulakshana. Vairamuthu penned the lively folk-based lyrics that captured the rural flavor popular in mid-80s Tamil cinema.
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