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Lyrics & meaning

Vaadi Vannakkili

From Irandu Manam · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Vani Jairam, P. Jayachandran
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Irandu Manam1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaa…..paingiliyae….Come, green parrot...
Male
Vaadi vannakkiliCome, colorful parrot
Un jodi naanthaanadiI am your pair, girl
Female :Vaaraen manjakkiliFemale: I am coming, yellow parrot
Onnu thaaraen vaangikka neeI'll give you one, accept it
Male
CourtallamCourtallam
Female :Aa…..Female: Ah...
Male :KodaikkanalMale: Kodaikanal
Female :AahaahFemale: Aha
Male :Coonoor-u kashmir-uMale: Coonoor, Kashmir
Honeymoon-u polaamaeShall we go on a honeymoon?
Female
Vaaraen manjakkiliI am coming, yellow parrot
Onnu thaaraen vaangikka neeI'll give you one, accept it
Male :Vaadi vannakkiliMale: Come, colorful parrot
Un jodi naanthaanadiI am your pair, girl
Male
Vanthu thirumbumTurning and coming back
Female :Aa….Female: Ah...
Male :Manja pazhamthaanMale: It is indeed a yellow fruit
Female :AahaahFemale: Aha
Male :Kannethiril vanthirukkuMale: Right before my eyes it has arrived
Female
Sengi karuppuReddish dark
Male :AahMale: Ah
Female :Chella kirukkuFemale: A darling madness
Male :AiyayayoMale: Oh my goodness
Female: En manasil kalanthirukkuFemale: Has blended into my heart
Male
Karuththa irumbukkuFor the strong black iron
Kettiththanam rompaGreat cleverness indeed
Kaiya pudichchukka kaatturandi anbaShowing love by holding hands
Female
Sarugi vizhunthathu chinna valaikkullaSlipped and fell into a small net
Male :AmmaaMale: Oh my!
Female :Kadhari thavikkuthu kaatturaendaa velilaFemale: Crying out and struggling, showing it outside
Male
Adhukooda sugamthaanaeEven that is a pleasure, isn't it?
Azhagaana ilamaanaeBeautiful young deer
Aththaanum naanaeI am your cousin and groom
Male
Vaadi vannakkiliCome, colorful parrot
Un jodi naanthaanadiI am your pair, girl
Female :Vaaraen manjakkiliFemale: I am coming, yellow parrot
Onnu thaaraen vaangikka neeI'll give you one, accept it
Male
CourtallamCourtallam
Female :Aa…..Female: Ah...
Male :KodaikkanalMale: Kodaikanal
Female :AahaahFemale: Aha
Male :Coonoor-u kashmir-uMale: Coonoor, Kashmir
Honeymoon-u polaamaeShall we go on a honeymoon?
Female
Vaaraen manjakkiliI am coming, yellow parrot
Onnu thaaraen vaangikka neeI'll give you one, accept it
Male :Vaadi vannakkiliMale: Come, colorful parrot
Un jodi naanthaanadi yamma yammamaaI am your pair, girl, oh my!
Male
…………….[Music interlude]
Female
PeththavangathaanThe parents
Male :AahMale: Ah
Female :Kaththu tharalaiFemale: Didn't teach me
Male :HaanMale: Yes
Female :Naanthaanae kekka poraenFemale: Am I not the one who is going to ask?
Male
Katti pidichchuEmbracing tightly
Female :AahFemale: Ah
Male :Vatti mudhalaeMale: Principal and interest
Female :AahFemale: Ah
Male :Kattaayam vaanga poraenMale: I will definitely collect
Female
Naalu naalula kadan thollai theerumThe debt burden will be cleared in four days
Aala asaththuvaen appuramaa paarumI will amaze you, watch later!
Male :Naalum therinjavan veeranadi naanumMale: I know all things and am a brave man too
Paalum pazhakkoodai panthiyida venumMilk and fruit basket should be served for feast
Female
EnkkaagaFor me
Male :HeehmmMale: Mm-hmm
Female :Nee thanthuFemale: You gave
Male :AiyayayoMale: Oh my
Female :Unakkaaga naan vanthaenFemale: I came for you
Kadan theenthu pochaeThe debt has been completely settled
Male
Vaadi vannakkiliCome, colorful parrot
Un jodi naanthaanadiI am your pair, girl
Female :Vaaraen manjakkiliFemale: I am coming, yellow parrot
Onnu thaaraen vaangikka neeI'll give you one, accept it
Male
CourtallamCourtallam
Female :KodaikkanalFemale: Kodaikanal
Male :Coonoor-uMale: Coonoor
Female :Kashmir-uFemale: Kashmir
Both :Honeymoon-u polaamaeBoth: Shall we go on a honeymoon?
Male
Vaadi vannakkiliCome, colorful parrot
Un jodi naanthaanadiI am your pair, girl
Female :Vaaraen manjakkiliFemale: I am coming, yellow parrot
Onnu thaaraen vaangikka neeI'll give you one, accept it
Male
CourtallamCourtallam
Female :KodaikkanalFemale: Kodaikanal
Male :Coonoor-uMale: Coonoor
Female :Kashmir-uFemale: Kashmir
Both :Honeymoon-u polaamaeBoth: Shall we go on a honeymoon?
Male
Vaadi vannakkiliCome, colorful parrot
Un jodi naanthaanadiI am your pair, girl
Female :Vaaraen manjakkiliFemale: I am coming, yellow parrot
Onnu thaaraen vaangikka neeI'll give you one, accept it
Male
………………[Music interlude]
Female :………………….Female: [Outro ad-libs]

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful duet from 'Irandu Manam' (1985) captures a romantic conversation between two lovers preparing for their future together. Calling each other endearingly by bird metaphors like 'vannakkili' (colorful parrot) and 'manjakkili' (yellow parrot), they plan exciting getaway locations for their honeymoon including Courtallam, Kodaikanal, Coonoor, and Kashmir. Using lighthearted metaphors of financial debts, interest, and repayments, the lovers jest about emotional and physical affection. The song reflects warmth, humor, and anticipation for married bliss through the creative pen of lyricist Vaali set to M. S. Viswanathan's vibrant composition.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagaim (Metaphor)

Vaadi vannakkili / Vaaraen manjakkili

Addressing the beloved as 'Vannakkili' (colorful parrot) and 'Manjakkili' (yellow parrot) metaphorically compares their beauty and sweet voice to birds.

Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Vaadi vannakkili / Vaaraen manjakkili

The second consonant sound 'n' is repeated in 'vannakkili' and 'manjakkili'.

Extended Metaphor

Vatti mudhalae / Kattaayam vaanga poraen

Using financial terminology such as 'kadan' (debt), 'vatti' (interest), and 'mudhal' (principal) to represent affection and intimate bonding.

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Trivia

The track showcases M. S. Viswanathan's skill in blending romantic teasing with catchily structured melodies, rendered smoothly by P. Jayachandran and Vani Jairam.

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