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Lyrics & meaning

Singara Kili Pola

From Aavathellam Pennale · 1965

Lyricist
Kuyilan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Jeevan
Details
Aavathellam Pennale1965

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Odi vaa kannana kannaeCome running, my precious darling!
Thaali kattanumae pennaeTie the mangalsutra, oh girl!
Female
Singaara kili pola pendaattiA wife like a beautiful parrot,
Maapillai manam pola kannaattiA sweet reflection matching the groom's heart.
Virunthaada oorellaam olungaaga vandhaachuThe whole town has properly arrived for the feast,
Verenna vendum vaarungaWhat else is needed? Please come,
Vedikkai ellam paarungaWatch all the fun and spectacle!
Chorus
Singaara kili pola pendaattiA wife like a beautiful parrot,
Maapillai manam pola kannaattiA sweet reflection matching the groom's heart.
Singaara kili pola pendaattiA wife like a beautiful parrot,
Female
Aasaiyodu naan azhaithaen idhoHere, I called out with so much desire,
Female
Oo oo oo oo aiyaiyaiyoo veenaaguthaeOh dear, oh my, it is all going to waste!
Oo..raja kuraiyundaa kuraiyundaaOh king, is there any flaw? Is there any defect?
Nee vaa indha velai ennodaeYou come with me at this hour,
O…raaja kilikku maalaiyai podaOh king, come to place the garland on the parrot!
Chorus
Vaa indha velai ennodaeCome with me at this hour,
O…raaja kilikku maalaiyai podaOh king, come to place the garland on the parrot!
Female
Penn vandha neramum aachaeThe auspicious time for the bride's arrival has come,
Penn vandha neramum aachaeThe auspicious time for the bride's arrival has come.
Chorus :Neramaachae vaarunghooChorus: Time is up, please come!
Female :Ye raajavae …ye raajavaeFemale: Oh my king... oh my king!
Chorus :Vaaraai ennodu vaaraai ennoduChorus: Come with me, come with me!
Female
Vandhaachu vandhaachu maapillaiyaeHere comes the groom, he has arrived!
Chorus :Vandhaachu vandhaachu maapillaiyaeChorus: Here comes the groom, he has arrived!
Female :Virundhaada oorellaam olungaaga vandhaachuFemale: The whole town has properly arrived for the feast,
Verenna vendum vaarungaWhat else is needed? Please come,
Vedikkai ellam paarungaWatch all the fun and spectacle!
Chorus
Singaara kili pola pendaattiA wife like a beautiful parrot,
Maapillai manam pola kannaattiA sweet reflection matching the groom's heart.
Singaara kili pola pendaattiA wife like a beautiful parrot.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This festive song captures the lively mood of a traditional Tamil wedding celebration. The lyrics playfully depict the anticipation of marriage, praising the bride who is likened to a charming parrot perfectly suited to the groom's heart and expectations. The song calls upon guests and the entire town to join the joyous feast and enjoy the vibrant rituals, blending teasing banter with grand cultural celebration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Singaara kili pola pendaatti

Uses 'pola' (like) to compare the lovely bride to a decorated parrot ('Singaara kili pola').

Rhyme / Alliteration (Etukai / Monai)

Verenna vendum vaarunga / Vedikkai ellam paarunga

Matches the initial and ending rhythmic sounds between 'vaanrunga' and 'paarunga' for musicality.

Metaphor / Imagery (Uruvam)

Maapillai manam pola kannaatti

Compares the bride's agreeable personality to a mirror ('kannaatti') reflecting the groom's thoughts.

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Vandhaachu vandhaachu maapillaiyae

Repeats 'vandhaachu' to build rhythm and emphasize the groom's grand arrival.

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Trivia

This song is featured in the 1965 Tamil movie 'Aavathellam Pennale', composed by music director Jeevan with lyrics penned by the popular poet Kuyilan. Sung by legendary playback singer P. Susheela along with chorus voices, it remains a charming representation of mid-60s Tamil wedding song compositions.

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