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Lyrics & meaning

Sokka Vacha Pachakili

From Uriyadi · 2016

Lyricist
Anthony Dasan
Singer
Anthony Daasan
Music director
Masala Coffee
Details
Uriyadi2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thana naa naa naa naa(Rhythmic vocalization)
Thana nana nana naa naa(Rhythmic vocalization)
Thana naa naa naa naa(Rhythmic vocalization)
Thaa naa thaa naa thaa naa … aa(Rhythmic vocalization)
Male
Yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo(Chanting refrain)
Yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo(Chanting refrain)
Male
{ Sokka vacha pacha kiliMesmerizing green parrot,
Sutha vittu paathadhennawhy did you make me spin around and watch?
Mutham onnu ketadhukuWhen I asked for a kiss,
Vetka pattu ponadhenna } (2)why did you run away feeling shy?
Male
Maanae maanae uravunu nenachenaeOh my dear deer-like maiden, I thought of you as my relationship.
Naanae naanae usurukul olichenaeI hid you inside my very soul.
Adi maanae maanae unna uravunu nenachenaeHey deer-like girl, I thought of you as my relationship.
Unnathaanae naanae en usurukul olichenaeIt is you that I hid deep within my soul.
Male
Sokka vacha pacha kiliMesmerizing green parrot,
Sutha vittu paathadhennawhy did you make me spin around and watch?
Mutham onnu ketadhukuWhen I asked for a kiss,
Vetka pattu ponadhennawhy did you run away feeling shy?
Male
{ Sengkarumbu chaareduthuExtracted from red sugarcane juice,
Naanum senja vellakattiyou are the jaggery block I crafted.
Enga vecha en manasaWhere did you keep my heart?
Sollendiyae en chellakutty } (2)Tell me, my sweet darling!
Male
Kanden adi kaadhaliyaeI saw you, my beloved girl,
Un mugatha nethuthaanyour face just yesterday.
Konden aasai poonkodiyaeI fell in love, my tender creeper,
Unkooda naan serathaanto unite with you.
Male
Pennae en manasu therinjumOh girl, even after knowing my heart,
Puriyaadhadhu pol nadikadhaedo not pretend as if you don't understand.
Pechu paarvai rendulaiyumIn both your speech and your gaze,
Erimalaiya vedikaadhaedo not erupt like a volcano.
Male
Maanae maanae uravunu nenachenaeOh my dear deer-like maiden, I thought of you as my relationship.
Naanae naanae usurukul olichenaeI hid you inside my very soul.
Male
{ Thana naa naa naa(Rhythmic vocalization)
Thanna nana naa naa } (3)(Rhythmic vocalization)
Thana naa naa naa(Rhythmic vocalization)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Sokka Vacha Pacha Kili from the film Uriyadi is a vibrant folk romantic track where the lover affectionately addresses his ladylove using rustic Tamil metaphors. He calls her a captivating green parrot and sweet sugarcane jaggery, playfully complaining about how she teases him, hides his heart, and acts shy whenever he expresses his affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Sokka vacha pacha kili

Compares the beloved girl to a enchanting green parrot ('pacha kili').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Naanum senja vellakatti

Compares the sweet girl to a block of jaggery ('vellakatti') made from sugarcane juice.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Erimalaiya vedikaadhae

Exaggerates her angry glance or harsh words to an erupting volcano ('Erimalai').

Internal Rhyme / Alliteration (Etukai / Monai)

Maanae maanae uravunu nenachenae

Repetition of sound patterns 'Maanae maanae' and 'Naanae naanae' to create rhythmic folk melody.

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Trivia

This track was composed, written, and sung by Anthony Daasan for the 2016 acclaimed political thriller 'Uriyadi', directed by Vijay Kumar. The song showcases Anthony Daasan's signature acoustic folk style blended into modern indie-cinematic music.

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