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Lyrics & meaning

Silir Silir

From Ammuvagiya Naan · 2007

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singers
Srilekha Parthasarathy, Chorus
Music director
Sabesh – Murali
Details
Ammuvagiya Naan2007

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Kulu kulu kulu kuluCool, cool, cool, cool,
Paruva kaatruThe seasonal breeze
Poova thorakudhuOpens up the flower.
Chorus
Kuru kuru kuru kuruRestlessly, restlessly,
Pattam poochiThe butterfly
Thaava thudikuthuYearns to flutter.
Chorus
Thala thala thala thalaGlistening and fresh,
Mundhiri pazhamThe cashew fruit's
Mooku sivakkudhuNose turns red.
Chorus
IvaHer
Mozhu mozhu mozhu mozhuSmooth and plump
Azhagai parthaBeauty when beheld,
Moocha adaikudhuTakes one's breath away.
Chorus
Laalala lala lalaLaalala lala lala
Laalala lala lalaLaalala lala lala
Laalala lala lalaLaalala lala lala
Female
AahAah
Silir silir aah silurkuthadiChills, chills, oh it sends shivers!
Sillendra rojappoo kannangalCheeks like cool red roses,
Female
Thalir thalirTender and fresh,
Aah kalakudhadiAah, it stirs up passion!
Aalaana adayala chinnangalThe marks of coming of age.
Female
Devathai raathirigalAngelic nights
Thaedum bothilaaWhile searching,
Aayirathor kathaigalA thousand and one stories
Sollum paal nilaTold by the milky moon.
Kathukkadi kathukkadiLearn it, learn it!
Ilamaiyai kondaadu ishtapadiCelebrate youth as you desire!
Female
AahAah
Silir silir aah silurkuthadiChills, chills, oh it sends shivers!
Sillendra rojappoo kannangalCheeks like cool red roses,
Female
Thalir thalirTender and fresh,
Aah kalakudhadiAah, it stirs up passion!
Aalaana adayala chinnangalThe marks of coming of age.
Female
Adhisaya udalA miraculous body,
Aasaigalin madalA letter of desires,
Mella mella iniSlowly and gently now,
Virundhu padaippaalShe will serve a feast.
Female
Siru pani thuliLike a tiny dewdrop
Poovin madi vizhumFalling into the flower's lap,
Sugangalai iniThe pleasures ahead,
Nanainthu rasipaalShe will soak in and relish.
Female
Thottu thookumA feather-touching
Paarai ivalRock is she,
Mel nokkiyaAn upward-rising
Kaatru ivalWind is she.
Andha vaanavilIs she that rainbow's
Poo magal thaanoFlower-like daughter?
Ho ho hoHo ho ho
Female
Kajuraho model ivalShe is a Khajuraho model,
Kannadasanin paadal ivalShe is a poem by Kannadasan,
Andha kashmir padaguOr is she a Kashmiri boat
VeedoHouse?
Olinthu vilaiyaadumPlaying hide and seek,
Pudhayal nee thaanoAre you that hidden treasure?
Adada adadaAh my, ah my,
Azhagae vaa vaaO beauty, come, come!
Female
AahAah
Silir silir aah silurkuthadiChills, chills, oh it sends shivers!
Sillendra rojappoo kannangalCheeks like cool red roses,
Female
Thalir thalirTender and fresh,
Aah kalakudhadiAah, it stirs up passion!
Aalaana adayala chinnangalThe marks of coming of age.
Female
Ilamaiyin pasiThe hunger of youth
Thaedum oru rusiSeeks a taste,
Ivalathu idhazhWhich her lips
Mooti vidumaeWill ignite.
Female
Alaiyudan alaiA state like a wave
Modhum oru nilaiCrashing against another wave,
Kulungidum idaiHer swaying waist
Mooti vidumaeWill kindle.
Female
Ival kaabulShe is a bunch of Afghan
Dhraatchai kulaiGrapes from Kabul,
Andha graekathinThe ancient Greek
Sirpa kalaiSculptural art.
Idhu kaamanin saadhanai thaanoIs this the crowning achievement of Kamadeva (the god of love)?
Ho ho hoHo ho ho
Female
Adi yen indha aaraaichiHey girl, why this research?
Ival manmadha kankaatchiShe is Cupid's grand exhibition!
Sutri paarthida varubavarWho is the one coming
YaaroTo sightsee her?
Vayasu poo pookkaAs age blooms like a flower,
Manasu thaen vaarkkaAnd the heart pours sweet honey,
Adada adadaAh my, ah my,
Azhagae vaa vaaO beauty, come, come!
Female
YehYeh
Silir silir aah silurkuthadiChills, chills, oh it sends shivers!
Sillendra rojappoo kannangalCheeks like cool red roses,
Female
Thalir thalirTender and fresh,
Aah kalakudhadiAah, it stirs up passion!
Aalaana adayala chinnangalThe marks of coming of age.
Female
Devathai raathirigalAngelic nights
Thaedum bothilaaWhile searching,
Aayirathor kathaigalA thousand and one stories
Sollum paal nilaTold by the milky moon.
Kathukkadi kathukkadiLearn it, learn it!
Ilamaiyai kondaadu ishtapadiCelebrate youth as you desire!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is a poetic, sensuous celebration of womanhood, youthful allure, and physical beauty. Through rich metaphors drawn from nature, classical art, and literature, the lyrics describe a young woman who has come of age and embodies romance, grace, and passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia (Irattai Kilavi)

Kulu kulu kulu kulu

Use of repetitive sensory sound words like 'Kulu kulu', 'Kuru kuru', 'Thala thala', and 'Mozhu mozhu' to evoke tactile and visual feelings of cool breeze, restlessness, freshness, and softness.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kajuraho model ival

Comparing the female form to art forms and poetic creations such as 'Kajuraho model' and 'Kannadasanin paadal'.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Silir silir aah silurkuthadi

Repetition of initial consonants like 'Silir silir' and 'Sillendra' enhancing musical rhythmic quality.

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Trivia

The film 'Ammuvagiya Naan' (2007), directed by Padma Magan, featured music composed by Sabesh-Murali with lyrics written by Pazhani Bharathi. The film explores themes of societal perception and redemption.

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