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Lyrics & meaning

Solai Ilangkuyil

From Kavalukku Kettikaran · 1990

Lyricist
Ilaiya Bharathi
Singers
Mano, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kavalukku Kettikaran
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
21 Jan 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Saasaasaa nisa
Chorus :Saasaasaa nisa
Female :Reereeree sari
Chorus :Reereeree sari
Female :Gaagari reesasaa
Chorus :Sari gaagari reesasaa
Aa…aa…aa…aaa…aaa… (4)
Solai ilanguyil
Yaarai enni enni
Raagangal paadudho
Aahaa raagangal paadudho
Vaanvillil oru maalai
Katti vandhu
Yaarendru thaedudho
Aahaa yaarendru thaedudho
Yedhaedho sangeetham
Enna enna sandhosham
Naan paadavo
Unai thaan theendavo
Solai ilanguyil
Yaarai enni enni
Raagangal paadudho
Aahaa raagangal paadudho
Kaadhalin vaanathu chandhirano
Vaaliba dhesaththu chooriyano
Kaadhalin vaanathu chandhirano
Vaaliba dhesaththu chooriyano
Tholinil thaavidum thaaragaiyae
Vaanathil yaegidum thaamaraiyae
Tholinil thaavidum thaaragaiyae
Vaanathil yaegidum thaamaraiyae
Isaiyae meettidu enaiyae
Kanalae moottidu dhinamae
Poo magalae unai thaedugiren
Poovinil vandena koodida thaanae
Solai ilanguyil
Yaarai enni enni
Raagangal paadudho
Aahaa raagangal paadudho
Vaanvillil oru maalai
Katti vandhu
Yaarendru thaedudho
Aahaa yaarendru thaedudho
Paalodu thaenoorum paathiram
Male :Naal thorum naan alla maathiram
Female :Paalodu thaenoorum paathiram
Male :Naal thorum naan alla maathiram
Naan endrum nee endrum
Veerillaiyae
Male :Vaalibam pogudhu vaa mullaiyae
Female :Naan endrum nee endrum
Veerillaiyae
Male :Vaalibam pogudhu vaa mullaiyae
Uyirae kaadhalin sudarae
Vizhiyae paadidum kaviyae
Aayiram poo mazhai thoovidudhae
Vaanamum boomiyum vaazhthukkal solla
Solai ilanguyil
Yaarai enni enni
Raagangal paadudho
Aahaa raagangal paadudho
Vaanvillil oru maalai
Katti vandhu
Yaarendru thaedudho
Aahaa yaarendru thaedudho
Yedhaedho sangeetham
Enna enna sandhosham
Naan paadavo
Unai thaan theendavo
Solai ilanguyil
Yaarai enni enni
Raagangal paadudho
Aahaa raagangal paadudho
Sa-sa-sa ni-sa
Chorus: Sa-sa-sa ni-sa
Female: Ri-ri-ri sa-ri
Chorus: Ri-ri-ri sa-ri
Female: Ga-ga-ri ri-sa-sa
Chorus: Sa-ri ga-ga-ri ri-sa-sa
Aa... aa... aa... aah... aah... (4)
The young cuckoo bird of the grove,
thinking of whom,
does it sing these melodies?
Aha, does it sing these melodies?
Weaving a garland from the rainbow,
and bringing it along,
whom does it search for?
Aha, whom does it search for?
Such wonderful melodies,
oh, what boundless joy!
Shall I sing?
Shall I touch you?
The young cuckoo bird of the grove,
thinking of whom,
does it sing these melodies?
Aha, does it sing these melodies?
Are you the moon in the sky of love?
Are you the sun in the land of youth?
Are you the moon in the sky of love?
Are you the sun in the land of youth?
O star leaping onto my shoulder,
O lotus soaring in the sky,
O star leaping onto my shoulder,
O lotus soaring in the sky,
O music, play upon me,
light a warm fire in me every day!
O flower-like maiden, I come looking for you,
to unite with you like a bee on a flower!
The young cuckoo bird of the grove,
thinking of whom,
does it sing these melodies?
Aha, does it sing these melodies?
Weaving a garland from the rainbow,
and bringing it along,
whom does it search for?
Aha, whom does it search for?
A sweet cup brimming with milk and honey...
Male: Am I not the only one to drink it every day?
Female: A sweet cup brimming with milk and honey...
Male: Am I not the only one to drink it every day?
Between 'you' and 'me',
there is no distance anymore!
Male: Youth is slipping away, come, my sweet jasmine!
Female: Between 'you' and 'me',
there is no distance anymore!
Male: Youth is slipping away, come, my sweet jasmine!
O my life, the flame of love,
O eyes that write living poetry,
a thousand flowers rain down from above,
as heaven and earth shower their blessings!
The young cuckoo bird of the grove,
thinking of whom,
does it sing these melodies?
Aha, does it sing these melodies?
Weaving a garland from the rainbow,
and bringing it along,
whom does it search for?
Aha, whom does it search for?
Such wonderful melodies,
oh, what boundless joy!
Shall I sing?
Shall I touch you?
The young cuckoo bird of the grove,
thinking of whom,
does it sing these melodies?
Aha, does it sing these melodies?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Solai Ilanguyil is a joyful and melodious romantic duet from the movie Kavalukku Kettikaran (1990). The song compares the lead lovers to a cuckoo bird singing sweet ragas in a grove, searching for its soulmate with a garland made of rainbows. The lyrics evoke imagery of celestial beauty, comparing love to milk, honey, flowers, and glowing flames of passion. Throughout the track, both singers exchange affectionate expressions, highlighting how true love merges two individuals into one seamless unit. The natural world—heaven, earth, stars, and rain of flowers—joins in celebrating their union, creating a euphoric ambience of everlasting youth and romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vaanvillil oru maalai

The phrase 'Vaanvillil oru maalai katti' metaphorically constructs a garland out of a rainbow, symbolizing vibrant and magical romantic longing.

Repetition / Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)

Yaarai enni enni

The word 'enni' is repeated as 'enni enni' for rhythm and to emphasize continuous, deep contemplation.

Contrast / Imagery (Uvamai)

Kaadhalin vaanathu chandhirano / Vaaliba dhesaththu chooriyano

Contrasting 'Chandhirano' (moon) and 'Chooriyano' (sun) to attribute heavenly light and warmth to the lover.

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Trivia

Kavalukku Kettikaran (1990) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, starring Prabhu and Nirosha in lead roles. The film's lyrics were written by Ilaiya Bharathi, known for incorporating nature-based metaphors in romantic tracks.

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