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Lyrics & meaning

Siru Kootula Ulla Kuyilukku

From Paandi Nattu Thangam · 1989

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Mano, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Paandi Nattu Thangam
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
22 Jan 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Siru koottula ulla kuyilukku
Oru nooru aasa
Siru koottula ulla kuyilukku
Oru nooru aasa
Onna kalandhirundhu
Ulagam adha marandhu
Paadaadho..hmm.mmm..hm…mm..
Siru koottula ulla kuyilukku
Oru nooru aasa
Siru koottula ulla kuyilukku
Siru koottula ulla kuyilukku
Oru nooru aasa
Pen kuyila thaan
Adhu thedudhu
Dhinam serndhu pesa
Onna kalandhirundhu
Olagam adha marandhu
Paadaadho….
Siru koottula ulla kuyilukku
Oru nooru aasa
Paadaamalae..aaa…aaa…aaa…
Paadaamalae oru pudhu raagamaa
Koodaama cheraama oru thaalamaa
Ullandhaan nallarundha
Ellam kitta varum
Oorellaam kayya thatti
Maala kondu varum
Chellamaa thulli thulli
Sedhi solli varum
Serndhudhaan vandhu pudhu
Sondham alli tharum
En nenjoda maeda ulladhu
Nee angae vandhaa nalladhu
Vaa vaa vaa kuyile
Siru koottula ulla kuyilukku
Oru nooru aasa
Onna kalandhirundhu
Olagam adha marandhu
Paadaadho….
Siru koottula ulla kuyilukku
Oru nooru aasa
Paattaaladhaan paralogamae
Unnoda edam thaedi varalaagumae
Paattaaladhaan manam maarumae
Unnoda manam thaedi oravaadumae
Ittu thaan raagam katti
Paattu paadi vachaa
Thottu thaan onna katta
Sorgam inga varum
Sammadham thandhu pala
Sangadhi solli vachaa
Nimmadhi ellaam indha
Nenjila pongi varum
Idhu thaanaaga
Vandhadhu vandhadhu
Thaenaaga thanthadhu thanthadhu
Vaa vaa vaa kuyile
Onna kalandhirundhu
Olagam adha marandhu
Paadaadho….
Siru koottula ulla kuyilukku
Oru nooru aasa
For the cuckoo in the little nest,
There are a hundred desires...
For the cuckoo in the little nest,
There are a hundred desires...
To unite as one,
Forgetting the whole world,
Won't it sing? Mmm... mmm... mmm...
For the cuckoo in the little nest,
There are a hundred desires...
For the cuckoo in the little nest,
For the cuckoo in the little nest,
There are a hundred desires...
It is for a lady cuckoo
That it searches,
To be together and talk each day.
To unite as one,
Forgetting the whole world,
Won't it sing?...
For the cuckoo in the little nest,
There are a hundred desires...
Without even singing... Aah... aah... aah...
Without even being sung, is this a new melody?
Without coming together, is this a rhythm?
If only the heart is pure and true,
Everything good will come near.
The whole town will clap its hands
And bring wedding garlands.
Playfully hopping and skipping,
It will bring sweet news.
Coming together, it will offer
A wealth of new bonds of love.
There is a stage within my heart,
It would be lovely if you come there.
Come, come, come, my cuckoo!
For the cuckoo in the little nest,
There are a hundred desires...
To unite as one,
Forgetting the whole world,
Won't it sing?...
For the cuckoo in the little nest,
There are a hundred desires...
Through song alone, even heaven
Can come searching for your home!
Through song alone, the heart will change,
Seeking your heart to share love!
Setting the tune and weaving melodies,
If a song is sung,
To touch and embrace you,
Heaven will arrive right here.
Giving your consent and sharing
So many sweet feelings,
All the peace in the world
Will overflow in this heart.
All on its own,
It came, yes it came,
Giving sweetness like honey!
Come, come, come, my cuckoo!
To unite as one,
Forgetting the whole world,
Won't it sing?...
For the cuckoo in the little nest,
There are a hundred desires...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Siru Koottula Ulla Kuyilukku' expresses the longing of a lonely soul yearning for companionship and love, symbolized through a cuckoo bird confined in a small nest with a hundred desires. The protagonist calls out for its counterpart, expressing how love and music can unite two hearts, bring ultimate peace, and create a paradise on earth. Through metaphors of music, melody (raagam), and rhythm (thaalam), the song highlights that happiness and harmony in life can only be achieved when two souls come together. The lyrics emphasize purity of heart, joy, and the magical power of music to transform lives and bring heavenly bliss.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

“En nenjoda maeda ulladhu”

The heart is metaphorically represented as a stage ('nenjoda maeda') where love and companionship can perform.

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

“Vaa vaa vaa kuyile”

Repetition of words like 'Vaa vaa vaa' creates rhythm and emphasizes the earnest call to the beloved.

Rhyme / Monotony (Edhukai / Monai)

“Paadaamalae oru pudhu raagamaa / Koodaama cheraama oru thaalamaa”

Use of matching internal rhyming and rhythmic endings like 'raagamaa' and 'thaalamaa' adds musicality to the lines.

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Trivia

This song features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja and was sung by K. S. Chithra and Mano for the 1989 village drama film 'Paandi Nattu Thangam', starring Karthik and Nirosha.

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