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Lyrics & meaning

Thuliyo Thuli

From Kathirukka Neramillai · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kathirukka Neramillai
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
2 Jan 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
O oo hoo oo oo hoo oo
O oo hoo oo oo hoo oo
hoo oo oo hoo oo ooo
Thuliyo thuli…
Thuliyo thuli muthu thuli
Kiliyo kili thanga kili
Paniyo pani velli pani
Kaniyo kani vanna kani
Ellaam oru pennaanadhu
Pennaagiyae pan paadudhu
Neer megam oor sutrum yerkaattilae
Naanalgal poothaadum thaen paattilae
Neer megam oor sutrum yerkaattilae
Naanalgal poothaadum thaen paattilae
Thuliyo thuli muthu thuli
Kiliyo kili thanga kili
Salasalathu sendridum
Nadhi azhagu
Nelindhu varum sitridai
Nadai azhagu
Kalakalathu pongidum
Alai azhagu
Kulungi varum kai valai
Isai azhagu
Kothidum alagugalaal
Konjidum paravaigalum
Nithamum arumbu vittu
Nindridum poo maramum
Ennidam pala kadhaigal
Sollidum uyir thozhi
Sonnadhum ila manadhil
Vandhidum sugam kodi
Poon koottam paaraattum
Poongaatru thaan
Thuliyo thuli muthu thuli
Kiliyo kili thanga kili
Ellaam oru pennaanadhu
Pennaagiyae pan paadudhu
Neer megam oor sutrum yerkaattilae
Naanalgal poothaadum thaen paattilae
Iyarkai annai konjidum
Ilaiya magal
Enadhu manam vennira
Vasantha mullai
Iravu pagal sindhugal
Isaitha padi
Ulavugindren sanjalam
Edhuvum illai
En dhisai muzhuvadhilum
En kural bavani varum
Mellisai inimaiyilae
Mayangidum manidha kulam
Mangaiyin vazhi maraikka
Ingoru thadai yedhu
Nil yena enai thaduthu
Solbavar kidaiyaadhu
Kaavalgal illaadha kaattaaru thaan
Thuliyo thuli muthu thuli
Kiliyo kili thanga kili
Ellaam oru pennaanadhu
Pennaagiyae pan paadudhu
Neer megam oor sutrum yerkaattilae
Naanalgal poothaadum thaen paattilae
Neer megam oor sutrum yerkaattilae
Naanalgal poothaadum thaen paattilae
Thuliyo thuli muthu thuli
Kiliyo kili thanga kili
Paniyo pani velli pani
Kaniyo kani vanna kani
Oh oo hoo oo oo hoo oo
Oh oo hoo oo oo hoo oo
Hoo oo oo hoo oo oooo
A drop, oh what a drop...
A drop, oh a drop, a pearl-like drop!
A parrot, oh a parrot, a golden parrot!
Mist, oh mist, silver mist!
A fruit, oh a fruit, a colorful fruit!
All of these have become a woman,
And becoming a woman, she sings a song!
In Yercaud, where rain clouds wander,
To a sweet song where reeds dance in bloom!
In Yercaud, where rain clouds wander,
To a sweet song where reeds dance in bloom!
A drop, oh a drop, a pearl-like drop!
A parrot, oh a parrot, a golden parrot!
Flowing with a gentle murmur,
the river is beautiful!
Swaying with a slender waist,
the walk is beautiful!
Spilling over with cheerful sounds,
the wave is beautiful!
Shaking and chiming on the wrists,
the bangles' music is beautiful!
With their pecking beaks,
the affectionate birds,
And blossoming with fresh buds every day,
the flowering trees—
They are dear friends who share
countless stories with me!
When they tell them, in my young heart,
a million joys arise!
Praised by the gathering of blossoms,
I am the gentle breeze!
A drop, oh a drop, a pearl-like drop!
A parrot, oh a parrot, a golden parrot!
All of these have become a woman,
And becoming a woman, she sings a song!
In Yercaud, where rain clouds wander,
To a sweet song where reeds dance in bloom!
Loved and cherished by Mother Nature,
I am her youngest daughter!
My heart is a pure white
spring jasmine!
Day and night,
humming sweet tunes,
I roam freely,
without any worry!
In every direction around me,
my voice travels like a joyful parade!
In the sweetness of soft melody,
all of humankind is enchanted!
To block this young girl's path,
is there any barrier here?
To stop me and say "Halt!",
there is no one!
I am a wild mountain stream with no bounds!
A drop, oh a drop, a pearl-like drop!
A parrot, oh a parrot, a golden parrot!
All of these have become a woman,
And becoming a woman, she sings a song!
In Yercaud, where rain clouds wander,
To a sweet song where reeds dance in bloom!
In Yercaud, where rain clouds wander,
To a sweet song where reeds dance in bloom!
A drop, oh a drop, a pearl-like drop!
A parrot, oh a parrot, a golden parrot!
Mist, oh mist, silver mist!
A fruit, oh a fruit, a colorful fruit!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Thuliyo Thuli is an upbeat, nature-centric song from the 1993 Tamil film Kathirukka Neramillai, written by the legendary lyricist Vaali. The song celebrates the innocence, freedom, and beauty of womanhood by poetically comparing female grace to various enchanting elements of nature such as pearl-like raindrops, golden parrots, glistening dew, bubbling rivers, and blossoming trees. Set against the misty, picturesque backdrop of Yercaud hill station, the protagonist rejoices in her absolute freedom. She envisions herself as Mother Nature's younger daughter, wandering untamed like a wild river with no guardrails or obstacles, confident that her melodious voice will captivate everyone who hears it.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

“Thuliyo thuli muthu thuli”

Repetition of words like 'Thuliyo thuli' and 'Kiliyo kili' for rhythmic emphasis and auditory pleasure.

Onomatopoeia (Irettai Kilaivi)

“Salasalathu sendridum”

'Salasalathu' and 'Kalakalathu' imitate the natural sounds of rustling river streams and bubbling waves.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Iyarkai annai konjidum Ilaiya magal”

The singer metaphorically identifies herself as 'Iyarkai annai konjidum ilaiya magal' (the younger daughter fondled by Mother Nature).

Rhyme (Edhukai & Monai)

“Neer megam oor sutrum yerkaattilae”

Assonance and initial consonant rhyming across sequential lines like 'Neer megam' and 'Naanalgal'.

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Trivia

Kathirukka Neramillai (1993) is a Tamil action-thriller film starring Karthik and Sivaranjani. The song vividly captures the lush landscapes of Yercaud and stands out for Vaali's playful use of nature imagery to symbolize a free-spirited woman.

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