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Lyrics & meaning

Pollachi Ilaneerae

From Attagasam · 2004

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Karthik, Anuradha Sriram
Music director
Bharathwaj
Movie name
Attagasam
Movie release year
2004
Lyrics added on
17 Sept 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hey pollachi ilaneerae
Nee vandhal enna en kaiyooda
Female :Hey kunnuru konarae
Oor thangathu ippo nee thalli poo
Valibatha othivaika
Vazhi erukka
Vazhapazha pathiyathil
Korangirukka
Katchi maara pannathae
Etchi vaikka ennathae
Male :Itchaiyana kaadhal therkka
Uchu marathil urundu perandu
Hey pollachi ilaneerae
Nee vandhal enna en kaiyooda
Female :Hey kunnuru konarae
Oor thangathu ippo nee thalli poo
Manpanaiyil vacha thaniya pol
Ulla sillunu nee erukka
Female :Meenukuthan puthu parapola
Romba sudaaga nee erukka
Manankatti adi puliankutti
Enthan pooja malar
Nee thaan ammanii
Vatham seithae
Ennai saetham seivai
Kaiyil sikka maatta indha kanmani
Saetham ellam
Oru saetham alla
Adi mutta oda padama
Kunji yedhum velivarathu
Pollachi ilaneerae
Nee vandhal enna en kaiyooda
Female :Hey kunnuru konarae
Oor thangathu ippo nee thalli poo
Kalla paya undhan kaiya konda
Enna kalavadum ennam unda
Male :Onna pola oru ponna kanda
Manam seiyadha thapu thanda
Alvaavukku oru alva thantha
Dei kalva kalva
Ennai kollai adi
Kannal parthen
Unkanakka theerthen
Adi inunm onnum micham illaiyadi
Kannalanae en karmegamae
Summa edaividama serthu eduthu
Edam vidama sevai nadathu
Hey pollachi ilaneerae
Nee vandhal enna en kaiyooda
Female :Hey kunnuru konarae
Oor thangathu ippo nee thalli poo
Haa..valibatha othivaika
Vazhi erukka
Vazhapazha pathiyathil
Korangirukka
Katchi maara pannathae
Etchi vaikka ennathae
Male :Itchaiyana kaadhal therkka
Uchu marathil urundu perandu
Pollachi ilaneerae
Nee vandhal enna en kaiyooda
Female :Ada kunnuru konarae
Oor thangathu ippo nee thalli poo
Hey, tender coconut of Pollachi!
Why don't you come along into my hands?
Female: Hey, man of Coonoor!
The town can't take this, back off for now!
To put youthful desire on hold,
Is there any way?
With bananas all around,
Has any monkey ever fasted?
Don't make me switch sides,
Don't even dream of kissing me!
Male: To satisfy this craving love,
Tossing and turning at the treetop...
Hey, tender coconut of Pollachi!
Why don't you come along into my hands?
Female: Hey, man of Coonoor!
The town can't take this, back off for now!
Like water kept in a clay pot,
You are so cool inside!
Female: Like a fresh hot pan for frying fish,
You are burning so hot!
My sweet lump of jaggery, my little tamarind sprout,
The sacred flower of my worship,
Is you alone, my lady!
With your clever words,
You'll break down my defenses!
This darling girl won't get caught in your hands!
All that damage,
Is no damage at all!
Look, without the eggshell cracking,
No little chick can ever hatch!
Tender coconut of Pollachi!
Why don't you come along into my hands?
Female: Hey, man of Coonoor!
The town can't take this, back off for now!
Give me your hand, you sly rascal,
Do you plan to steal me away?
Male: Seeing a golden girl like you,
What heart wouldn't break the rules?
If sweet halwa is offered to halwa itself,
Hey you thief, thief,
Rob me completely!
I looked into your eyes,
And settled all your dues!
Girl, there's nothing left pending now!
My beloved, my dark rain cloud!
Just pull me close without a break,
Leave no space and shower me with love!
Hey, tender coconut of Pollachi!
Why don't you come along into my hands?
Female: Hey, man of Coonoor!
The town can't take this, back off for now!
Ah, to put youthful desire on hold,
Is there any way?
With bananas all around,
Has any monkey ever fasted?
Don't make me switch sides,
Don't even dream of kissing me!
Male: To satisfy this craving love,
Tossing and turning at the treetop...
Tender coconut of Pollachi!
Why don't you come along into my hands?
Female: Oh, man of Coonoor!
The town can't take this, back off for now!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Pollachi Ilaneerae' from the movie Attagasam (2004) is a playful, romantic duet between the lead male and female characters. The male protagonist metaphorically compares his lover to a refreshing tender coconut from Pollachi, expressing his ardent desire to be with her and embrace youth and love. The female protagonist playfully pushes him away, calling him a shepherd from Coonoor and reminding him of societal gossip, while teasingly engaging in a banter about desire and passion. Throughout the track, rural metaphors like clay pots, banana diets, fish dishes, and breaking eggshells are employed to convey their blooming intimacy and mischievous flirting. Ultimately, both express their deep mutual attraction while keeping the tone upbeat, energetic, and humorous.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)

“Hey pollachi ilaneerae”

The male hero compares the heroine to 'Pollachi Ilaneer' (tender coconut from Pollachi) to highlight her sweetness, purity, and refreshing charm.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai & Ethukai)

“Valibatha othivaika / Vazhi erukka / Vazhapazha pathiyathil”

The song uses second-letter rhyming (Ethukai) across several lines, such as 'Valibatha' / 'Vazhi' / 'Vazhapazha', creating a rhythmic bounce.

Analogy (Uvamai)

“Manpanaiyil vacha thaniya pol / Ulla sillunu nee erukka”

Comparing the cool temper of the mind/body to water stored in an earthen pot ('Manpanaiyil vacha thaniya pol').

Did you know?

Trivia

The song 'Pollachi Ilaneerae' features Ajith Kumar and Pooja Umashankar in the film Attagasam (2004). Directed by Saran with music composed by Bharadwaj, the soundtrack became a major hit, particularly popular for its energetic folk beat and playful lyrics by Vairamuthu.

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