Skip to content
Isaimozhi
Pudhu Manithan album cover
Lyrics & meaning

Yelelankuyilae

From Pudhu Manithan · 1991

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Pudhu Manithan
Movie release year
1991
Lyrics added on
29 Sept 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{Yelelankuyilae adi yelelankuyilae
Medai avan kuduthaan
Naan paadal paadukiren
Nandriyin eeramae kanngalai meerumae
Naan kanneeril nindru aanandham kondu
Kacheri seikindren} (2)
Yelelankuyilae adi yelelankuyilae
Medai avan kuduthaan
Naan paadal paadukiren
{Sangeethangal paadi vandhaal
Thaavarangal poo pookkum
Sangeethathai kettu nindraal
Thullum pasu paal vaarkkum} (2)
Sangeethanthaan illai endraal
Vaazhvu oru vaazhvalla
Thanneer mattum illai endraal
Aaru endra per alla
Naadham ondru illai endraal
Naaningu naanalla
Yelelankuyilae adi yelelankuyilae
Medai avan kuduthaan
Naan paadal paadukiren
……………….
{Oodai ondru paadi sollum
Rendu karai ketka thaan
Mega mazhai paattu paadum
Boomi nindru ketka thaan} (2)
Thendral ondu paadi pogum
Chedi kodi ketka thaan
Sinna kuyil paata vandhen
Ezhai makkal ketka thaan
Sangeethamum santhosamum
Ellorum vaazhaththaan
Yelelankuyilae adi yelelankuyilae
Medai avan kuduthaan
Naan paadal paadukiren
Nandriyin eeramae kanngalai meerumae
Naan kanneeril nindru aanandham kondu
Kacheri seikindren
Yelelankuyilae adi yelelankuyilae
Medai avan kuduthaan
Naan paadal paadukiren
O young cuckoo bird, hey young cuckoo bird,
He gave me the stage,
And I am singing my song.
The moisture of gratitude overflows my eyes,
Standing in tears and filled with bliss,
I perform my concert.
O young cuckoo bird, hey young cuckoo bird,
He gave me the stage,
And I am singing my song.
If music comes singing along,
Even plants will bloom with flowers.
If one stands listening to music,
A leaping cow will yield its milk.
Without music,
Life is not a life at all.
Without water,
It cannot be called a river.
Without sweet melody,
I wouldn't be who I am here.
O young cuckoo bird, hey young cuckoo bird,
He gave me the stage,
And I am singing my song.
...
A stream sings as it flows,
Just for both its banks to hear.
The cloud sings a song of rain,
Just for the earth to stand and listen.
A gentle breeze passes by singing,
Just for the plants and vines to hear.
I came as a little cuckoo bird to sing,
Just for the poor people to hear.
May music and happiness,
Be there for everyone to live well.
O young cuckoo bird, hey young cuckoo bird,
He gave me the stage,
And I am singing my song.
The moisture of gratitude overflows my eyes,
Standing in tears and filled with bliss,
I perform my concert.
O young cuckoo bird, hey young cuckoo bird,
He gave me the stage,
And I am singing my song.
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Pudhu Manithan' is a heartfelt celebration of music and deep gratitude towards a benefactor who granted the protagonist a stage to showcase his talent. Overwhelmed with emotional joy and tears of thankfulness, the singer views his music as a natural force that connects with the world around him, comparing art to rain, streams, and gentle breezes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification

“Oodai ondru paadi sollum / Mega mazhai paattu paadum”

Human traits of singing are attributed to natural elements like streaming brooks and rain clouds.

Analogy

“Thanneer mattum illai endraal Aaru endra per alla / Naadham ondru illai endraal Naaningu naanalla”

The singer compares his existence without music to a river without water, highlighting how intrinsic music is to his identity.

Monai (Alliteration)

“Sangeethamum santhosamum”

Repetition of the initial consonant sound ('Sa') creates a rhythmic, pleasant auditory effect.

Did you know?

Trivia

Pudhu Manithan (1991) is a Tamil drama film directed by Manivannan, starring Sathyaraj and Bhanupriya. The movie features music composed by Deva, with iconic tracks rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.

Keep listening

Songs with a similar feeling

Isaiyinile Ragam Pala Nooru1983
Malargalile Aval MalligaiMusic And DanceWonder
Hey Keechu Kiliye2000
MugavariMusic And DanceNature
Solai Kuyil Ondru1999
Anantha PoongatreDevotionNature
Naan Natta Thiruthap Poren1975
Mannavan VanthaanadiIdentityPoverty
Maalai Karukkalil Sad1985
Neethiyin MarupakkamDevotionNature
Sarvam Thaala Mayam2018
Sarvam Thaala MayamMusic And DanceNature

From the same album

More songs from Pudhu Manithan

View album
Angam Unathu Angam1991
Pudhu ManithanPlayful
Thinam Thinam Pudhu1991
Pudhu ManithanDevotional
Nilavukku Thaalaattu1991
Pudhu ManithanMelancholic
Valaikku Thappiya Meenu1991
Pudhu ManithanContemplative

Spot an issue?

Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.