- Lyricist
- Poonguyilan
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Chinna Chinna Veedu Katti
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 20 May 2023
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Yaelae….yaelaelo yaelaelo yaelaelo
Yaelaelo yaelaelo yaelaelo
Yaelae….yaelaelo yaelaelo yaelaelo
Yaelaelo yaelaelo yaelaelo
Female :Aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…aa….
Poonguyilae…poonguyilae…..
Poonguyilae…poonguyilae…..
Naan eththana naalaaga yaengi ninnaen
Naan eththana naalaaga yaengi ninnaen
Naan aallaana kanni ponnu
Neethaan en rajaakkannu
Naan aallaana kanni ponnu
Neethaan en rajaakkannu
Poonguyilae…poonguyilae…..
Poonguyilae…poonguyilae…..
Naan eththana naalaaga yaengi ninnaen
Naan eththana naalaaga yaengi ninnaen
Naan aallaana kanni ponnu
Neethaan en rajaakkannu
Naan aallaana kanni ponnu
Neethaan en rajaakkannu
O…ooo….intha chinnaponu
Manam enennanavo
Unnai ennaatha naalillai raja
O…ooo….intha chinnaponu
Manam enennanavo
Unnai ennaatha naalillai raja
Adha kannaadi pol mugam kaattum
En kanavellaam neeyaaga thonum
Female :Naan unakkaaga poranthaenae
En uyirellaam un melae
Poonguyilae…poonguyilae…..
Naan eththana naalaaga yaengi ninnaen
Female :Naan aallaana kanni ponnu
Neethaan en rajaakkannu
Naan aallaana kanni ponnu
Neethaan en rajaakkannu
Male :Yae hae….
Oo…oo…naan aasa vachchen
Konjam vetkkapattaen
Ingae athanaalaethaan intha yaekkam
Oo…oo…naan aasa vachchen
Konjam vetkkapattaen
Ingae athanaalaethaan intha yaekkam
Ila nenjaththil uruvaagum kadhal
Male :Haan
Female :Adhu nizhalaadum ullaththin aaval
Male :Adhu sorkkaththil mudivaagum
Sugamellaam thunaiyaagum
Poonguyilae…poonguyilae…..
Naan eththana naalaaga yaengi ninnaen
Male :Nee aalaana kanni ponnu
Naanthaan un rajaakkanni
Female :Aahaan
Male :Nee aalaana kanni ponnu
Naanthaan un rajakkannu
Oo…oo… en nettriyilae nee kungumaththai
Alli vachchaalae pothum vaazhvaen
Oo…oo… en nettriyilae nee kungumaththai
Alli vachhchaalae pothum vaazhvaen
Un kaiyaalae pon thaali podu
Intha ooraarin vaazhththellaam saerum
Sugam orunaalum kuraiyaamal
Nilaiyaagum ninaivodu…
Poonguyilae…poonguyilae…..
Male :Naan eththana naalaaga yaengi ninnaen
Female :Naan aalaana kanni ponnu
Male :Naanthaan un rajaakkannu
Female :Naan aalaana kanni ponnu
Male :Naanthaan un rajaakkannu
Naanthaan un rajaakkannu
Naanthaan un rajaakkannu
Ele... elelo elelo elelo
Elelo elelo elelo
Ele... elelo elelo elelo
Elelo elelo elelo
Female: Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
O sweet cuckoo... O sweet cuckoo...
O sweet cuckoo... O sweet cuckoo...
For how many days have I yearned for you!
For how many days have I yearned for you!
I am a young girl grown into womanhood,
and you are my darling prince!
I am a young girl grown into womanhood,
and you are my darling prince!
O sweet cuckoo... O sweet cuckoo...
O sweet cuckoo... O sweet cuckoo...
For how many days have I yearned for you!
For how many days have I yearned for you!
I am a young girl grown into womanhood,
and you are my darling prince!
I am a young girl grown into womanhood,
and you are my darling prince!
Oh... oh... this young girl's
heart wanders through so many thoughts...
There is not a single day I do not think of you, my prince.
Oh... oh... this young girl's
heart wanders through so many thoughts...
There is not a single day I do not think of you, my prince.
It shows your face just like a mirror,
and you appear in all my dreams.
Female: I was born only for you,
and my entire life belongs to you.
O sweet cuckoo... O sweet cuckoo...
For how many days have I yearned for you!
Female: I am a young girl grown into womanhood,
and you are my darling prince!
I am a young girl grown into womanhood,
and you are my darling prince!
Male: Hey hey...
Oh... oh... I fell in love with you,
and felt a little shy,
and that is why this longing grew in me.
Oh... oh... I fell in love with you,
and felt a little shy,
and that is why this longing grew in me.
The love blossoming in a youthful heart,
Male: Haan...
Female: it reflects the deep longing of the soul.
Male: It will be sealed in heaven,
and every joy will walk with us.
O sweet cuckoo... O sweet cuckoo...
For how many days have I yearned for you!
Male: You are a young girl grown into womanhood,
and I am your darling prince!
Female: Ahan!
Male: You are a young girl grown into womanhood,
and I am your darling prince!
Oh... oh... if you place the auspicious kumkum (red powder mark)
on my forehead, that is all I need to live!
Oh... oh... if you place the auspicious kumkum (red powder mark)
on my forehead, that is all I need to live!
Tie the golden thali (sacred wedding knot) with your hands,
and the blessings of the whole town will join us.
Without our happiness ever fading,
it will endure forever in our memories...
O sweet cuckoo... O sweet cuckoo...
Male: For how many days have I yearned for you!
Female: I am a young girl grown into womanhood,
Male: and I am your darling prince!
Female: I am a young girl grown into womanhood,
Male: and I am your darling prince!
I am your darling prince!
I am your darling prince!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Poonguyilae Poonguyilae' from Chinna Chinna Veedu Katti (1980) is a tender duet expressing the innocent longings, shyness, and affectionate bond of two young lovers anticipating marriage. The female lead speaks of her long-held longing for her beloved, describing how her dreams and mind reflect only his presence, while the male lead acknowledges his own shyness and shared desires.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Poonguyilae…poonguyilae…..”
Addresses the lover/bird as 'Poonguyil' (flower cuckoo), comparing the sweetness of voice and nature to a songbird.
Simile (உவமை)
“Adha kannaadi pol mugam kaattum”
Compares the mind showing the lover's image to a mirror reflecting a face.
Rhyme / Assonance (எதுகை / மோனை)
“Naan aallaana kanni ponnu / Neethaan en rajaakkannu”
End-rhyme and internal rhythm with matching syllable cadences ('kanni ponnu' / 'rajaakkannu').
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh and penned by lyricist Poonguyilan, the song features iconic duet vocals by Malaysia Vasudevan and S. Janaki. Set in a rural Tamil folk style, the melody utilizes traditional acoustic percussion and rhythmic chants ('Yaelaelo') to create a rustic, earthy romantic vibe.
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