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Poongatre Kelayo

From Solaikuyil · 1989

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
M. S. Murari
Movie name
Solaikuyil
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
12 May 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Poongaattrae kaelaayoo ..oo oo oo
Solaikuyil nenjukkullae
Sogam adhan kannukkullae
Adhu thaniyaaga thavikkudhu ingae
Idhai arivaayoo siru malai kaatrae
Thuyar theera oru vaarthai nee solla vaa
Solaikuyil nenjukkullae
Sogam adhan kannukkullae
Adhu thaniyaaga thavikkudhu ingae
Idhai arivaayoo siru malai kaatrae
Thuyar theera oru vaarthai nee solla vaa
Neela kuyilum nenju urugi
Nimmadhiyum illamal koovudhaiyaa
Thulli thirinja pulli mayiloo
Thunbam ennum mul melae aaduthaiyaa
Indha nilai ennaalum maaradhoo
Yekkam idhu yaaraalum theeraadhoo
Ini unai kaana maru jenmam uruvaagumoo
Solaikuyil nenjukkullae
Sogam adhan kannukkullae
Adhu thaniyaaga thavikkudhu ingae
Idhai arivaayoo siru malai kaatrae
Thuyar theera oru vaarthai nee solla vaa
Ullukkullaiyae oomai azhudhaal
Ooru sanam ariyaadhu unmaiyilae
Andha vizhiyil naanum azhudhaa
Aarudhalum yaar solvaar vaazhkaiyilae
Pirappadhu nammoda vidhiyaagum
Irappadhu avanodu mudivaaagum
Idhil yaar meedhum kurai solla mudiyaadhaiyaa
Solaikuyil nenjukkullae
Sogam adhan kannukkullae
Adhu thaniyaaga thavikkudhu ingae
Idhai arivaayoo siru malai kaatrae
Thuyar theera oru vaarthai nee solla vaa
O gentle breeze, won't you listen? Oh...
Deep inside the heart of the garden cuckoo,
there is a sorrow that shows in its eyes.
It suffers all alone here.
Do you know this, little breeze from the hills?
Come speak a comforting word to ease its pain.
Deep inside the heart of the garden cuckoo,
there is a sorrow that shows in its eyes.
It suffers all alone here.
Do you know this, little breeze from the hills?
Come speak a comforting word to ease its pain.
With a melting heart, the blue cuckoo
calls out without any peace of mind.
The spotted peacock that once danced playfully
is now dancing on thorns of sorrow.
Will this state of life never change?
Can no one ever soothe this longing?
Will it take another lifetime to see you again?
Deep inside the heart of the garden cuckoo,
there is a sorrow that shows in its eyes.
It suffers all alone here.
Do you know this, little breeze from the hills?
Come speak a comforting word to ease its pain.
If a mute person weeps silently within,
the townspeople will never truly know.
If I too weep silently in that way,
who is there in this life to bring me comfort?
Being born into this world is our destiny,
and dying is decided by Him above.
In all this, we cannot blame anyone.
Deep inside the heart of the garden cuckoo,
there is a sorrow that shows in its eyes.
It suffers all alone here.
Do you know this, little breeze from the hills?
Come speak a comforting word to ease its pain.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Solaikuyil nenjukkullae is a poignant emotional lament where the protagonist, metaphorically referred to as a cuckoo bird in a grove, expresses deep grief, loneliness, and heart-wrenching yearning. Addressing the gentle mountain breeze, the singer begs for a single comforting word to ease the pain of separation and suffering. The song contrasts past happiness with present agony, describing the protagonist's emotional state like a peacock dancing on thorns. The second stanza delves into existential philosophy, reflecting on silent, hidden tears that the world never notices. It meditates on the nature of fate, birth, and death, accepting destiny without placing blame on anyone. Sung soulfully by K. S. Chithra with lyrics by Muthulingam, the song captures the essence of deep yearning and philosophical resignation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Thunbam ennum mul melae aaduthaiyaa”

The protagonist is metaphorically depicted as a lonely cuckoo ('Solaikuyil') and sorrow is compared to sharp thorns ('Thunbam ennum mul').

Personification

“Thuyar theera oru vaarthai nee solla vaa”

The wind ('siru malai kaatrae') is personified as a compassionate listener who can speak words of solace.

Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)

“Pirappadhu nammoda vidhiyaagum / Irappadhu avanodu mudivaaagum”

The Tamil poetic tradition of matching the second letter across lines ('ra' in Pirappadhu / Irappadhu).

Initial Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Neela kuyilum nenju urugi / Nimmadhiyum illamal koovudhaiyaa”

Repetition of initial consonants or vowels across words in a line ('Neela' and 'Nimmadhiyum').

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Trivia

Solaikuyil (1989) features a lesser-known soundtrack by composer M. S. Murari. Lyricist Muthulingam, known for his classical touch and evocative nature imagery, used natural elements like the cuckoo, peacock, and mountain wind to reflect human agony. K. S. Chithra's expressive vocal performance remains a highlight of this soundtrack.

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