Vannakkili Annakkili
From Valiba Vilayattu · 1990
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Details
- Valiba Vilayattu1990
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vannakkili annakkili | Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot |
| Vannakkili annakkili | Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot |
| Indha thookam yenadi | Why this deep sleep, my dear? |
| Nenjil yekkam yenadi | Why this longing in your heart, my dear? |
| Unmai kandu pidithaen | I discovered the truth |
| Penmai unnai madhithaen | I respected your womanhood |
| Kaadhali kaadhali … | Beloved, beloved... |
| Male | |
| Vannakkili annakkili | Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot |
| Vannakkili annakkili | Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot |
| Indha thookam yenadi | Why this deep sleep, my dear? |
| Nenjil yekkam yenadi | Why this longing in your heart, my dear? |
| Unmai kandu pidithaen | I discovered the truth |
| Penmai unnai madhithaen | I respected your womanhood |
| Kaadhali kaadhali … | Beloved, beloved... |
| Male | |
| Pen vaazhkkaiyae ingu sabamaanadhu | A woman's life here has become a curse |
| Adhai nee ethirthu pudhu por nadathu | Fight against it and wage a new war |
| Un vaazhkkaiyoo romba paavamaanadhu | Your life has become so pitiable |
| Vizhi neer thulaithu ezhuvaai sirithu | Wipe away tears from your eyes, arise and smile |
| Male | |
| Andraikku vishathai | In those ancient times, the poison |
| Sivan thaan arunthi nindraan | Lord Shiva drank and endured |
| Indraikku vishathai | Today, the poison |
| Paarvathi arunthi vittaal | Goddess Parvati has swallowed |
| Yaar meedhumae pazhithaan illaiyae | There is no blame on anyone |
| Yaar meedhumae pazhithaan illaiyae | There is no blame on anyone |
| Male | |
| Vannakkili annakkili | Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot |
| Vannakkili annakkili | Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot |
| Indha thookam yenadi | Why this deep sleep, my dear? |
| Nenjil yekkam yenadi | Why this longing in your heart, my dear? |
| Unmai kandu pidithaen | I discovered the truth |
| Penmai unnai madhithaen | I respected your womanhood |
| Kaadhali kaadhali … | Beloved, beloved... |
| Male | |
| Vannakkili annakkili | Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot |
| Vannakkili annakkili | Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot |
| Female | |
| Yaar vaarthaiyil naan kann mooduvaen | By whose words shall I close my eyes? |
| Siluvai sumandhaen mul mel nadandhaen | I bore a cross, I walked on thorns |
| Un maarbilae saaindhu pan paaduven | Leaning on your chest, I will sing a melody |
| Thunai nee arindhaen thuyaram kuraindhaen | Realizing you are my companion, my sorrow diminished |
| Female | |
| Veiyilil manalil vidhaiyaai nan kidandhaen | I lay like a seed in the scorching sand |
| Mazhaiyaai vizhundhaai mulaithae naan malarndhaen | You showered like rain, I sprouted and blossomed |
| Kanneeraiyae indru thaenaakinen | Today I transformed tears into honey |
| Kanneeraiyae indru thaenaakinen | Today I transformed tears into honey |
| Male | |
| Vannakkili annakkili | Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot |
| Vannakkili annakkili | Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot |
| Indha thookam yenadi | Why this deep sleep, my dear? |
| Nenjil yekkam yenadi | Why this longing in your heart, my dear? |
| Unmai kandu pidithaen | I discovered the truth |
| Penmai unnai madhithaen | I respected your womanhood |
| Kaadhali kaadhali … | Beloved, beloved... |
| Male | |
| Vannakkili annakkili | Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot |
| Vannakkili annakkili | Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot |
| Indha thookam yenadi | Why this deep sleep, my dear? |
| Nenjil yekkam yenadi | Why this longing in your heart, my dear? |
| Unmai kandu pidithaen | I discovered the truth |
| Penmai unnai madhithaen | I respected your womanhood |
| Kaadhali kaadhali … | Beloved, beloved... |
| Male | |
| Vannakkili annakkili | Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot |
| Vannakkili annakkili | Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot |
வண்ணக்கிளி அன்னக்கிளி
வண்ணக்கிளி அன்னக்கிளி
இந்த தூக்கம் ஏனடி நெஞ்சில் ஏக்கம் ஏனடி
உண்மை கண்டு பிடித்தேன்
பெண்மை உன்னை மதித்தேன்
காதலி......காதலி....
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Why this deep sleep, my dear?
Why this longing in your heart, my dear?
I discovered the truth
I respected your womanhood
Beloved, beloved...
வண்ணக்கிளி அன்னக்கிளி
வண்ணக்கிளி அன்னக்கிளி
இந்த தூக்கம் ஏனடி நெஞ்சில் ஏக்கம் ஏனடி
உண்மை கண்டு பிடித்தேன்
பெண்மை உன்னை மதித்தேன்
காதலி......காதலி....
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Why this deep sleep, my dear?
Why this longing in your heart, my dear?
I discovered the truth
I respected your womanhood
Beloved, beloved...
பெண் வாழ்க்கையே இங்கு சாபமானது
அதை நீ எதிர்த்து புது போர் நடத்து
உன் வாழ்க்கையோ ரொம்ப பாவமானது
விழி நீர் துளைத்து எழுவாய் சிரித்து
A woman's life here has become a curse
Fight against it and wage a new war
Your life has become so pitiable
Wipe away tears from your eyes, arise and smile
அன்றைக்கு விஷத்தை
சிவன்தான் அருந்தி நின்றான்
இன்றைக்கு விஷத்தை
பார்வதி அருந்தி விட்டாள்
யார் மீதுமே பழிதான் இல்லையே
யார் மீதுமே பழிதான் இல்லையே...
In those ancient times, the poison
Lord Shiva drank and endured
Today, the poison
Goddess Parvati has swallowed
There is no blame on anyone
There is no blame on anyone
வண்ணக்கிளி அன்னக்கிளி
வண்ணக்கிளி அன்னக்கிளி
இந்த தூக்கம் ஏனடி நெஞ்சில் ஏக்கம் ஏனடி
உண்மை கண்டு பிடித்தேன்
பெண்மை உன்னை மதித்தேன்
காதலி......காதலி....
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Why this deep sleep, my dear?
Why this longing in your heart, my dear?
I discovered the truth
I respected your womanhood
Beloved, beloved...
வண்ணக்கிளி அன்னக்கிளி
வண்ணக்கிளி அன்னக்கிளி
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
யார் வார்த்தையில் நான் கண் மூடுவேன்
சிலுவை சுமந்தேன் முள் மேல் நடந்தேன்
உன் மார்பிலே சாய்ந்து பண் பாடுவேன்
துணை நீ அறிந்தேன் துயரம் குறைந்தேன்
By whose words shall I close my eyes?
I bore a cross, I walked on thorns
Leaning on your chest, I will sing a melody
Realizing you are my companion, my sorrow diminished
வெய்யிலில் மணலில் விதையாய் நான் கிடந்தேன்
மழையாய் விழுந்தாய் முளைத்தே நான் மலர்ந்தேன்
கண்ணீரையே இன்று தேனாக்கினேன்
கண்ணீரையே இன்று தேனாக்கினேன்
I lay like a seed in the scorching sand
You showered like rain, I sprouted and blossomed
Today I transformed tears into honey
Today I transformed tears into honey
வண்ணக்கிளி அன்னக்கிளி
வண்ணக்கிளி அன்னக்கிளி
இந்த தூக்கம் ஏனடி நெஞ்சில் ஏக்கம் ஏனடி
உண்மை கண்டு பிடித்தேன்
பெண்மை உன்னை மதித்தேன்
காதலி......காதலி....
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Why this deep sleep, my dear?
Why this longing in your heart, my dear?
I discovered the truth
I respected your womanhood
Beloved, beloved...
வண்ணக்கிளி அன்னக்கிளி
வண்ணக்கிளி அன்னக்கிளி
இந்த தூக்கம் ஏனடி நெஞ்சில் ஏக்கம் ஏனடி
உண்மை கண்டு பிடித்தேன்
பெண்மை உன்னை மதித்தேன்
காதலி......காதலி....
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Why this deep sleep, my dear?
Why this longing in your heart, my dear?
I discovered the truth
I respected your womanhood
Beloved, beloved...
வண்ணக்கிளி அன்னக்கிளி
வண்ணக்கிளி அன்னக்கிளி
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Vannakkili annakkili
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Vannakkili annakkili
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Indha thookam yenadi
Why this deep sleep, my dear?
Nenjil yekkam yenadi
Why this longing in your heart, my dear?
Unmai kandu pidithaen
I discovered the truth
Penmai unnai madhithaen
I respected your womanhood
Kaadhali kaadhali …
Beloved, beloved...
Vannakkili annakkili
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Vannakkili annakkili
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Indha thookam yenadi
Why this deep sleep, my dear?
Nenjil yekkam yenadi
Why this longing in your heart, my dear?
Unmai kandu pidithaen
I discovered the truth
Penmai unnai madhithaen
I respected your womanhood
Kaadhali kaadhali …
Beloved, beloved...
Pen vaazhkkaiyae ingu sabamaanadhu
A woman's life here has become a curse
Adhai nee ethirthu pudhu por nadathu
Fight against it and wage a new war
Un vaazhkkaiyoo romba paavamaanadhu
Your life has become so pitiable
Vizhi neer thulaithu ezhuvaai sirithu
Wipe away tears from your eyes, arise and smile
Andraikku vishathai
In those ancient times, the poison
Sivan thaan arunthi nindraan
Lord Shiva drank and endured
Indraikku vishathai
Today, the poison
Paarvathi arunthi vittaal
Goddess Parvati has swallowed
Yaar meedhumae pazhithaan illaiyae
There is no blame on anyone
Yaar meedhumae pazhithaan illaiyae
There is no blame on anyone
Vannakkili annakkili
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Vannakkili annakkili
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Indha thookam yenadi
Why this deep sleep, my dear?
Nenjil yekkam yenadi
Why this longing in your heart, my dear?
Unmai kandu pidithaen
I discovered the truth
Penmai unnai madhithaen
I respected your womanhood
Kaadhali kaadhali …
Beloved, beloved...
Vannakkili annakkili
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Vannakkili annakkili
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Yaar vaarthaiyil naan kann mooduvaen
By whose words shall I close my eyes?
Siluvai sumandhaen mul mel nadandhaen
I bore a cross, I walked on thorns
Un maarbilae saaindhu pan paaduven
Leaning on your chest, I will sing a melody
Thunai nee arindhaen thuyaram kuraindhaen
Realizing you are my companion, my sorrow diminished
Veiyilil manalil vidhaiyaai nan kidandhaen
I lay like a seed in the scorching sand
Mazhaiyaai vizhundhaai mulaithae naan malarndhaen
You showered like rain, I sprouted and blossomed
Kanneeraiyae indru thaenaakinen
Today I transformed tears into honey
Kanneeraiyae indru thaenaakinen
Today I transformed tears into honey
Vannakkili annakkili
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Vannakkili annakkili
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Indha thookam yenadi
Why this deep sleep, my dear?
Nenjil yekkam yenadi
Why this longing in your heart, my dear?
Unmai kandu pidithaen
I discovered the truth
Penmai unnai madhithaen
I respected your womanhood
Kaadhali kaadhali …
Beloved, beloved...
Vannakkili annakkili
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Vannakkili annakkili
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Indha thookam yenadi
Why this deep sleep, my dear?
Nenjil yekkam yenadi
Why this longing in your heart, my dear?
Unmai kandu pidithaen
I discovered the truth
Penmai unnai madhithaen
I respected your womanhood
Kaadhali kaadhali …
Beloved, beloved...
Vannakkili annakkili
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Vannakkili annakkili
Colorful parrot, swan-like parrot
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This emotional song addresses the hardships and societal curses faced by women, encouraging resilience and strength in the face of sorrow. The lyricist draws mythological parallels, contrasting Lord Shiva swallowing poison in ancient lore with women bearing life's bitterness today. Despite trials represented by bearing crosses and walking on thorns, love and understanding offer solace, transforming tears into sweet hope.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Unmai kandu pidithaen / Penmai unnai madhithaen”
In lines 'Unmai kandu pidithaen' and 'Penmai unnai madhithaen', the second consonant 'n' (ன்) creates rhythmic harmony.
Metaphor / Mythological Allusion
“Andraikku vishathai Sivan thaan arunthi nindraan / Indraikku vishathai Paarvathi arunthi vittaal”
Comparing the female protagonist's suffering to Parvati drinking poison just as Shiva did during the churning of the ocean.
Metaphor
“Veiyilil manalil vidhaiyaai nan kidandhaen / Mazhaiyaai vizhundhaai mulaithae naan malarndhaen”
Comparing hardship and salvation to a seed lying in hot sand that sprouts upon receiving rainfall.
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Trivia
Written by renowned lyricist Vairamuthu, 'Vannakkili Annakkili' features poetic end-rhymes (Iyaibu) and heavy allegorical references to Tamil folklore and Hindu mythology, highlighting female empowerment within Tamil cinema soundtracks of the early 1990s.
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