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Lyrics & meaning

Valaattum Oor Kuruvi

From Ennai Vittu Pogaathe · 1988

Lyricist
Isaignani Ilayaraja
Singers
Mano, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Ennai Vittu Pogaathe
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
7 Nov 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaalaattum oor kuruvi
Chinna thaalaattu ketkiradhu
Vaalaattum oor kuruvi
Chinna thaalaattu ketkiradhu
Sindhu ondru vandhu sindhugiradhingae
Sindhu mani chindhu konjugiradhingae
Adhu sindhaadha or maniyae
Indha sindhaamani maniyae
Vaalaattum oor kuruvi….
Poothu kulungum nandhavanam
Idhu kaathu kedakkum poongaavanam
Poothu kulungum nandhavanam
Idhu kaathu kedakkum poongaavanam
Pakkathil vandhu parikka thaan solli
Kaathula saedhi sollum
Kaathadichu vaasam vandhu
Em manasa thaan kedukka
Poo parichu poo parichu
Maala onnu naan thodukka
Kaathu thaan ingae nikkiren anbae
Sindhaadha or maniyae
Indha sindhaamani maniyae
Vaalaattum oor kuruvi
Chinna thaalaattu ketkiradhu
Thaalattu ketkaiyilae
Konjam vaal aatta paarkiradhu
Sindhu ondru vandhu sindhugiradhingae
Sindhu mani chindhu konjugiradhingae
Adhu sindhaadha or maniyae
Indha sindhaamani maniyae
Vaalaattum oor kuruvi….
Naethu irundhen aathoramaa
Vazhi paathu kedandhen
Kaathaada naan
Naethu irundhen aathoramaa
Vazhi paathu kedandhen
Kaathaada naan
Poothadhu en kannu poovu adhu illa
Nambu idha pennae pennae
Paduthu naanum mela paathaa
Koora mela nee irukkae
Udutha thuni paatheduthu
Saela mela nee irukkae
Kettu thaan ponen… manasula thaanae
Sindhaadha or maniyae
Indha sindhaamani maniyae
Vaalaattum oor kuruvi
Chinna thaalaattu ketkiradhu
Thaalattu ketkaiyilae
Konjam vaal aatta paarkiradhu
Sindhu ondru vandhu sindhugiradhingae
Female :Sindhu mani chindhu konjugiradhingae
Male :Adhu sindhaadha or maniyae
Female :Indha sindhaamani maniyae
A little bird wagging its tail
Asks for a sweet lullaby.
A little bird wagging its tail
Asks for a sweet lullaby.
A sweet melody arrives and spills out here,
A precious tune coos tenderly here.
It is a jewel that never scatters,
This priceless Chinthamani gem!
A little bird wagging its tail...
A flower garden in full bloom,
This is a grove waiting with longing,
A flower garden in full bloom,
This is a grove waiting with longing.
Asking you to come closer and pluck the blooms,
It sends a whisper on the breeze.
The breeze blew and brought the fragrance,
Stealing my heart away.
Plucking flower after flower,
To weave a garland for you,
I stand here waiting, my love!
Oh, precious gem that never falls,
This priceless Chinthamani jewel!
A little bird wagging its tail
Asks for a sweet lullaby.
And while listening to the lullaby,
It tries to wag its little tail!
A sweet melody arrives and spills out here,
A precious tune coos tenderly here.
It is a jewel that never scatters,
This priceless Chinthamani gem!
A little bird wagging its tail...
Yesterday I was by the riverbank,
Watching the path, waiting eagerly,
Enjoying the cool breeze.
Yesterday I was by the riverbank,
Watching the path, waiting eagerly,
Enjoying the cool breeze.
My eyes blossomed waiting, but not into a flower—
Believe me, my girl, believe me!
When I lie down and look up,
I see you on the roof!
When I pick out clothes to wear,
I see you on the saree!
I have truly lost my senses... in my heart!
Oh, precious gem that never falls,
This priceless Chinthamani jewel!
A little bird wagging its tail
Asks for a sweet lullaby.
And while listening to the lullaby,
It tries to wag its little tail.
A sweet melody arrives and spills out here,
Female: A precious tune coos tenderly here,
Male: It is a jewel that never scatters,
Female: This priceless Chinthamani jewel!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Vaalaattum oor kuruvi from the movie Ennai Vittu Pogaathe (1988) is a charming romantic folk song that uses vivid rural imagery to depict playful affection. The protagonist compares his beloved to a cheerful village sparrow responding to a lullaby and to a priceless, flawless gem (Sindhaamani). The verses capture the sweet intoxication of love, where nature, breezes, and fragrant flowers constantly remind him of his sweet heart.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Vaalaattum oor kuruvi”

Compares the playful girl to a tail-wagging village sparrow ('oor kuruvi') listening to a lullaby.

Wordplay / Yamakam

“Sindhu ondru vandhu sindhugiradhingae / Indha sindhaamani maniyae”

Plays on the word 'Sindhu' (a folk musical meter / melody) and 'Sindhaamani' (a precious, flawless jewel).

Anaphora / Repetition

“Poo parichu poo parichu”

Repetition of words for rhythmic emphasis and emotional intensity.

Personification

“Kaathula saedhi sollum”

Attributing human qualities to the garden and wind, describing them as whispering messages.

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Trivia

This track from Ennai Vittu Pogaathe (1988) features lyrics penned by Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja himself. Known primarily for his iconic musical compositions, Ilaiyaraaja has also written several poetic and folk-infused Tamil lyrics that capture the authentic essence of rural Tamil Nadu.

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