Suchithra and Sangeetha Raja sing Akko Akko from Pathimoonam Number Veedu. Pulamaipithan writes playful lyrics, while Sangeetha Rajan arranges a spirited melody. The performers bring energy to this romantic duet.
Released: January 30, 2022
Akko Akko
Sangeetha Raja | Suchithra • From “Pathimoonam Number Veedu”
Akko Akko Lyrics Translation – Pathimoonam Number Veedu Soundtrack
Pulamaipithan describes a cuckoo singing and a saree flowing in the wind. The author mentions standing by the riverbank and hearing love’s sweet music. One line translates to, “Your touch is all it takes for honey to well up in my heart.”
Akko AkkoAkko Akko,
Akkakko Ko OoAkkakko Ko Oo,
Kukkoo Kukkoo Kukkukkoo KooKukkoo Kukkoo Kukkukkoo Koo.
Chinna Kuyil Enna Solli PadumWhat’ll the little cuckoo bird say when it sings?
En Selai Vandhu Alavattam PodumMy saree flows and fans out in the breeze.
En Machanukku Malai Katti PodumIt’ll weave a garland for my ‘Machan’ (my cousin and lover).
Ooo OoOoo Oo.
Nan Thulli ThulliI’m a young deer, leaping and bounding
Odum Kanni Maneas I run along.
Nee Thoddal PodhumYour touch is all it takes
Nenjil Oorum Thenefor honey to well up in my heart.
Kadengum PoovasamThe fragrance of flowers is everywhere,
Kaikeddum Agasamand the sky feels within my reach.
Padhdha Enna SandhosamWhat a joy it is to see this!
Aaththoram ThopporamBy the riverbank and through the grove,
Nan Pogum Inndheramas I walk along right now,
Keddhen Kadhal SangeedhamI’ve heard the sweet music of love.
Veddhaveli Poddal IrukkuThere’s an open field out there,
En Kaddazhagu Koddikkodakkuand my youthful beauty is worth millions.
Adhthai Magan Eppa VaruvanWhen’ll my ‘Aunt’s son’ (my cousin and lover) finally arrive,
Alli Alli Mudhdham Tharuvanto shower me with endless kisses?
En Vasal Thedi Rasa Odi VaiyaCome running to my doorstep, my king,
Nan Paththu Paththu Pooththu Poeyafor I’ve been waiting and blooming just for you.
Akko Akko Akkakko Ko OoAkko Akko Akkakko Ko Oo,
Kukkoo Kukkoo Kukkoo KooKukkoo Kukkoo Kukkoo Koo.
Chinna Kuyil Enna Solli PadumWhat’ll the little cuckoo bird say when it sings?
En Selai Vandhu Alavattam PodumMy saree flows and fans out in the breeze.
En Machanukku Malai Katti PodumIt’ll weave a garland for my ‘Machan’ (my cousin and lover).
Vattradha Thanneeru Vasaththu PanneeruThis river flows with never-ending water that smells like rosewater,
Odum Indha Adhdhodadrifting along with the current.
Kannodum ThennolaiThe coconut leaves rustle like a melody,
Thaladdum Munthanaiwhile the end of my saree lulls me like a cradle,
Modhum Thendral Kadhdhoduas the southern breeze whispers softly against my ears.
Vekkadhula Ninnu ThavichenI stood there trembling with shyness,
Nee Mella Vandhu Kanna Adichabut then you softly came and winked at me.
Anga Inga Kaddi PudichaYou held me close here and there,
Nee Andharanga Sindhu Padichaand sang a private song just for us.
En Patham ThodduYou touched my feet,
Koondhal Maddum Kayamand even my long hair felt the thrill of it.
He Onna RendaIs it just one or two?
Maman Senja MayamThere are so many magical things my ‘Maman’ (my uncle’s son and lover) has done.
Akko AkkoAkko Akko,
Akkakko Ko OoAkkakko Ko Oo,
Kukkoo Kukkoo Kukkukkoo KooKukkoo Kukkoo Kukkukkoo Koo.
Chinna Kuyil Enna Solli PadumWhat’ll the little cuckoo bird say when it sings?
En Selai Vandhu Alavattam PodumMy saree flows and fans out in the breeze.
En Machanukku Malai Katti PodumIt’ll weave a garland for my ‘Machan’ (my cousin and lover).
Ooo OoOoo Oo,
Ooo OoOoo Oo.
Akko Akko Music Video
The tune mixes folk sounds with romantic energy, and the meaning of ‘Akko Akko’ is playful courtship. The lyrics describe a young woman waiting for her cousin, and Suchithra and Sangeetha Raja deliver the Tamil verses with warmth.