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Yey Kuruvi Poonguruvi

From Thangachi · 1987

Lyricist
S. A. Rajkumar
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja, Sunandha
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Movie name
Thangachi
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
16 Feb 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Yaei kuruvi poonguruvi ingae varaathae
Kaakki sattai maappillaiya kadhalikkaathae
Yaei kuruvi poonguruvi ingae varaathae
Kaakki sattai maappillaiya kadhalikkaathae
Sonna pechchu kelu vera aala paaru
Raavu duty pagalu lootti oththukkumaa kooru
Yaei kuruvi poonguruvi ingae varaathae
Kaakki sattai maappillaiya kadhalikkaathae
Ava vaai konjam neelam manasu rompa aazham
Vaai konjam neelam manasu rompa aazham
Yaei kuruvi poonguruvi ingae varaathae
Kaakki sattai maappillaiya kadhalikkaathae
Naaththanaaru naan ingae maamiyaarummaa
Un veettukkaarar kooda oru saamiyaarammaa
Oru naadu poora samaikkanumae
Oru lodu thunigali thovaikkanumae
Adi venaam ava paavam
Adhigaaram ithu pothum
Ava enna nambi vanthu vittaa
Yaei kuruvi poonguruvi ingae varaathae
Kaakki sattai maappillaiya kadhalikkaathae
Male :Ava vaai konjam neelam
Manasu rompa aazham
Avala konjam adjust pannaa
Aduththa maatham melam
Yaei kuruvi poonguruvi kobam kollaathae
Kaakki sattai maappilla naan kavalapadaathae
Aayiranthaan irukattum
Naan adjust pannuvaen
Naan anniyaaga vanthuvittaa
Adakki aaluvaen
Aayiranthaan irukattum
Naan adjust pannuvaen
Naan anniyaaga vanthuvittaa
Adakki aaluvaen
Azhagaa irunthumenna adakkamilla
Annae unakku iva poruththamilla
Male :Adi thaayae moodu vaaya
Unga sandai mudiyaathae
Naan saamiyaaraa pogum varai
Pookkuruvi poonguruvi kobam kollaathae
Kaakki satta maappillaththaan kavalapadaathae
Male :Sanda mudinju pochchu samaathaanam aachchu
Sanda mudinju pochchu samaathaanam aachchu
Female :Ketti melam kottavenum
Nalla naalaa paarththu….
Hey little bird, sweet flower bird, don't come here!
Don't fall in love with this groom in khaki!
Hey little bird, sweet flower bird, don't come here!
Don't fall in love with this groom in khaki!
Listen to my advice and look for someone else.
Night duty and fooling around all day, tell me, will you put up with that?
Hey little bird, sweet flower bird, don't come here!
Don't fall in love with this groom in khaki!
Her mouth runs a bit long, but her heart is very deep.
Her mouth runs a bit long, but her heart is very deep.
Hey little bird, sweet flower bird, don't come here!
Don't fall in love with this groom in khaki!
Though I am your sister-in-law, I am like the mother-in-law here!
Even your man lives just like a saint!
You will have to cook for an entire village!
You will have to wash a whole truckload of clothes!
Stop it now, have some pity on her!
That is enough bossing her around.
She has come here putting her trust in me.
Hey little bird, sweet flower bird, don't come here!
Don't fall in love with this groom in khaki!
Male: Her mouth runs a bit long,
but her heart is very deep.
If we just adjust with her a little,
the wedding drums will beat next month!
Hey little bird, sweet flower bird, don't be angry!
I am your groom in khaki, don't you worry!
No matter what problems there are,
I will adjust and manage!
Once I come in as your sister-in-law,
I will take charge and rule this house!
No matter what problems there are,
I will adjust and manage!
Once I come in as your sister-in-law,
I will take charge and rule this house!
What is the point of beauty without modesty?
Brother, she is not the right match for you!
Male: Oh dear girl, just shut your mouth!
Your fighting will never come to an end,
until I leave and become a hermit!
Sweet flower bird, sweet flower bird, don't be angry!
He is your groom in khaki, don't you worry!
Male: The fight is over and peace has returned!
The fight is over and peace has returned!
Female: The wedding drums must beat loud and clear,
once we choose an auspicious day!...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful, lighthearted family song from the movie 'Thangachi' (1987) captures a humorous banter between family members regarding an impending marriage with a policeman (represented by the 'khaki uniform'). The sisters-in-law tease the prospective bride ('poonguruvi'), warning her about the household workload and the groom's erratic duty schedule, while the hero defends her and reassures everyone that love and understanding will iron out any shortcomings. The song moves from dynamic family friction and teasing to reconciliation, culminating in celebration and wedding preparations. S. A. Rajkumar's composition and lively lyrics highlight typical familial banter surrounding traditional match-making with warmth and rhythm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Yaei kuruvi poonguruvi ingae varaathae”

Addressing the prospective bride affectionately as 'kuruvi poonguruvi' (little flower bird).

Metonymy

“Kaakki sattai maappillaiya kadhalikkaathae”

Using 'Kaakki sattai' (khaki shirt) to refer to a policeman.

Edhai (Second letter rhyming in Tamil poetry)

“Sonna pechchu kelu vera aala paaru”

Rhyming 'Sonda' and 'Ravu' / 'kuruvi' and 'sattai' pattern within folk rhythmic structure.

Hyperbole

“Oru naadu poora samaikkanumae”

Exaggerating household work as cooking for a whole country and washing a load of clothes.

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Trivia

Thangachi marked an early phase in composer S. A. Rajkumar's career, who also penned the lyrics for this track. Known for his melodious family-centric songs, Rajkumar used folk-infused rhythms here paired with SPB and SP Sailaja's expressive vocals to portray vibrant domestic dynamics.

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