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Lyrics & meaning

Sengani Endrida

From Amma Pillai · 1990

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, Sindhu
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Amma Pillai1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sengani endridaTo be called a ripe red fruit,
Senthalai needhaan jodi naamaeYou are the red crest; we are indeed a pair.
Female :Mannavan konjidum painkiliFemale: The green parrot caressed by the king,
Naanthaan neeyae vaa vaaIt is me, and you come, come!
Male
Minnidum vaanamaeO glittering sky,
Sollungal vaazhththukkalPlease send your blessings.
Female :Yaegaantha velaiyaeFemale: O lonely hour of solitude,
Edhir varuthae thazhuvida vaaIt comes before us; come to embrace!
Male
Sengani endridaTo be called a ripe red fruit,
Senthalai needhaan jodi naamaeYou are the red crest; we are indeed a pair.
Female :Mannavan konjidum paingkiliFemale: The green parrot caressed by the king,
Naanthaan neeyae vaa vaaIt is me, and you come, come!
Male
Azhago iththanai azhagoIs beauty really this immense?
Kaniyae yaekkamum vanthathu kanmaniO sweet fruit, longing has arrived, my beloved.
Female :Arugae unnathu sugamoFemale: Is it pleasure when near you?
Adhanaal pongidum manmatha nenjangalThat is why our romantic hearts overflow.
Male
Naanoru nee veru vedhangaloAre you and I different scriptures?
Aadaatho aadaatho ponnoonjalaeWon't the golden swing sway and dance?
Female :Ellaamae ullaasa oorkolamaeFemale: Everything is a joyful festival procession,
Unnaalae mogaththil muththaadumaeBecause of you, it kisses in romantic passion.
Male
Kadhali kadhali vaadi kattikkavaaMy lover, my lover, come, let me embrace you!
Female :Pokkiri aalaa unna ennikkavaaFemale: Should I consider you a playful rogue?
Male :Kadhali kadhali vaadi kattikkavaaMale: My lover, my lover, come, let me embrace you!
Female :Pokkiri aalaa unna ennikkavaaFemale: Should I consider you a playful rogue?
Male :Ninaivil varuvaal dhinamumMale: She will come into memory every day,
Magizhum yaedho ullaasamaeA joyous, undefined delight!
Female
Mannavan konjidum paingkiliThe green parrot caressed by the king,
Naanthaan neyae vaa vaaIt is me, and you come, come!
Male :Sengani endridaMale: To be called a ripe red fruit,
Senthalai needhaan jodi naamaeYou are the red crest; we are indeed a pair.
Female
Arivaen muththam tharuvaenI know, I shall give you a kiss,
Nalamae mangala vaazhkkai sugamunduAll is well, auspicious life holds happiness.
Male :Pazhagi vilagum mayakkamMale: The trance that lingers after intimate closeness,
Madhiyil thanguthu malligai poochenduA bouquet of jasmine flowers rests in the mind.
Female
Ennaiyum unnaiyum sonthangalaaiMaking you and me as relatives,
Enellaam solliyae kottungalaenPour down all your sweet words!
Male :Un ooru en peru pesattumaeMale: Let your town speak my name,
Manjaththil mayangum nam nenjamaeOur hearts swoon upon the couch.
Female
Punnagai naattiya mangala naayaganaeO auspicious hero who planted a smile,
Male :Kannamum kannamum saernthida sugamaagumaeMale: Joining cheek to cheek brings immense bliss!
Female :Punnagai naattiya mangala naayaganaeFemale: O auspicious hero who planted a smile,
Male :Kannamum kannamum saernthida sugamaagumaeMale: Joining cheek to cheek brings immense bliss!
Female :Dhinamum tharuvaai magizhumFemale: Give joy every single day,
Nenjil yaedho ulaasamaeSome kind of delight fills the heart!
Male
Sengani endridaTo be called a ripe red fruit,
Senthalai needhaan jodi naamaeYou are the red crest; we are indeed a pair.
Female :Mannavan konjidum paingkiliFemale: The green parrot caressed by the king,
Naanthaan neeyae vaa vaaIt is me, and you come, come!
Male
Minnidum vaanamaeO glittering sky,
Sollungal vaazhththukkalPlease send your blessings.
Female :Yaegaantha velaiyaeFemale: O lonely hour of solitude,
Edhir varuthae thazhuvida vaaIt comes before us; come to embrace!
Male
Sengani endridaTo be called a ripe red fruit,
Senthalai needhaan jodi naamaeYou are the red crest; we are indeed a pair.
Female :Mannavan konjidum paingkiliFemale: The green parrot caressed by the king,
Naanthaan neeyae vaa vaaIt is me, and you come, come!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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.

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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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