- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Amma Pillai
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Sengani endrida
Senthalai needhaan jodi naamae
Female :Mannavan konjidum painkili
Naanthaan neeyae vaa vaa
Minnidum vaanamae
Sollungal vaazhththukkal
Female :Yaegaantha velaiyae
Edhir varuthae thazhuvida vaa
Sengani endrida
Senthalai needhaan jodi naamae
Female :Mannavan konjidum paingkili
Naanthaan neeyae vaa vaa
Azhago iththanai azhago
Kaniyae yaekkamum vanthathu kanmani
Female :Arugae unnathu sugamo
Adhanaal pongidum manmatha nenjangal
Naanoru nee veru vedhangalo
Aadaatho aadaatho ponnoonjalae
Female :Ellaamae ullaasa oorkolamae
Unnaalae mogaththil muththaadumae
Kadhali kadhali vaadi kattikkavaa
Female :Pokkiri aalaa unna ennikkavaa
Male :Kadhali kadhali vaadi kattikkavaa
Female :Pokkiri aalaa unna ennikkavaa
Male :Ninaivil varuvaal dhinamum
Magizhum yaedho ullaasamae
Mannavan konjidum paingkili
Naanthaan neyae vaa vaa
Male :Sengani endrida
Senthalai needhaan jodi naamae
Arivaen muththam tharuvaen
Nalamae mangala vaazhkkai sugamundu
Male :Pazhagi vilagum mayakkam
Madhiyil thanguthu malligai poochendu
Ennaiyum unnaiyum sonthangalaai
Enellaam solliyae kottungalaen
Male :Un ooru en peru pesattumae
Manjaththil mayangum nam nenjamae
Punnagai naattiya mangala naayaganae
Male :Kannamum kannamum saernthida sugamaagumae
Female :Punnagai naattiya mangala naayaganae
Male :Kannamum kannamum saernthida sugamaagumae
Female :Dhinamum tharuvaai magizhum
Nenjil yaedho ulaasamae
Sengani endrida
Senthalai needhaan jodi naamae
Female :Mannavan konjidum paingkili
Naanthaan neeyae vaa vaa
Minnidum vaanamae
Sollungal vaazhththukkal
Female :Yaegaantha velaiyae
Edhir varuthae thazhuvida vaa
Sengani endrida
Senthalai needhaan jodi naamae
Female :Mannavan konjidum paingkili
Naanthaan neeyae vaa vaa
Like a sweet ripe fruit,
you are the fresh branch—we make the perfect pair!
Female: The sweet parrot caressed by her king,
that is me—come to me, come!
O glowing skies,
shower us with your blessings!
Female: This quiet, romantic hour
is drawing near; come embrace me!
Like a sweet ripe fruit,
you are the fresh branch—we make the perfect pair!
Female: The sweet parrot caressed by her king,
that is me—come to me, come!
Such beauty, is it really this beautiful?
My sweet one, a longing has risen in my heart, my darling!
Female: Is it pure joy to be this close to you?
That is why our hearts overflow with love!
Are you and I two different souls?
Won't our golden swing sway in joy?
Female: Everything feels like a festive celebration!
Because of you, playful kisses dance in passion!
My love, my sweetheart, come, let me hold you tight!
Female: Should I take you for a naughty rascal?
Male: My love, my sweetheart, come, let me hold you tight!
Female: Should I take you for a naughty rascal?
Male: She appears in my thoughts every single day,
filling me with a wonderful delight!
The sweet parrot caressed by her king,
that is me—come to me, come!
Male: Like a sweet ripe fruit,
you are the fresh branch—we make the perfect pair!
I know, and I will give you a kiss,
there is so much happiness in a blessed married life!
Male: The sweet charm of being together,
lingers in the mind like a bouquet of jasmine flowers!
Seeing you and me bonded as one,
praise us with loving words and beat the drums!
Male: Let your town speak my name,
as our hearts lose themselves on the bridal bed!
O handsome groom dancing with a bright smile!
Male: When cheek touches cheek, it is pure bliss!
Female: O handsome groom dancing with a bright smile!
Male: When cheek touches cheek, it is pure bliss!
Female: Kiss me every day, and our joyful
hearts will overflow with sheer delight!
Like a sweet ripe fruit,
you are the fresh branch—we make the perfect pair!
Female: The sweet parrot caressed by her king,
that is me—come to me, come!
O glowing skies,
shower us with your blessings!
Female: This quiet, romantic hour
is drawing near; come embrace me!
Like a sweet ripe fruit,
you are the fresh branch—we make the perfect pair!
Female: The sweet parrot caressed by her king,
that is me—come to me, come!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet from the film 'Amma Pillai' (1990) expresses the passionate and joyful union of two lovers. The lyrics penned by Vaali use sweet nature metaphors like ripe fruits, green parrots, jasmine bouquets, and golden swings to portray romantic intimacy and marital joy. The lovers express their deep affection, playful banter, and desire to embrace, celebrating their togetherness as an auspicious, lifelong union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Sengani endrida / Senthalai needhaan jodi naamae”
Rhyming of the second letter in consecutive lines, such as 'Sengani' and 'Senthalai' or 'Mannavan' and 'Naanthaan'.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Mannavan konjidum painkili”
Comparing the female lover to a 'painkili' (green parrot) and 'sengani' (ripe red fruit) to convey sweetness and beauty.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Kadhali kadhali vaadi kattikkavaa”
Repetition of words like 'Kadhali kadhali' and 'aadaatho aadaatho' to add rhythmic musicality and emotional emphasis.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Amma Pillai' (1990) is a Tamil drama film starring Ramki and Seetha, directed by R. C. Sakthi with music composed by Shankar-Ganesh.
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