Ilaiyaraaja crafts a playful yet touching melody for ‘Kiliye Kiliye,’ sung by S. Janaki. Vairamuthu writes the lyrics, bringing warmth to the conversation between two lovers. The track is part of the 1989 album ‘Geethanjali,’ blending traditional sounds with a modern touch.
Released: April 26, 2024
Kiliye Kiliye
Ilaiyaraaja | S. Janaki • From “Geethanjali”
Geethanjali’s Kiliye Kiliye Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
The song uses the image of a parrot to talk about love and misunderstanding. One line, ‘Don’t get caught in the flames,’ warns of the intensity of emotion. The narrator tries to clear up doubts, promising honesty and loyalty.
Kiliye KiliyeLittle parrot, oh little parrot.
En Cholai KiliyeMy garden parrot.
Kiliye KiliyeLittle parrot, oh little parrot.
En Cholai KiliyeMy garden parrot.
Kobam EnnaWhy are you so angry?
En Kootu KiliyeMy little parrot in the nest.
Adi Mane Mayakam EnnadiHey my dear, why this confusion?
Un Manasa Thoranthu SolladiOpen up your heart and tell me.
Adi Mane Mayakam EnnadiHey my dear, why this confusion?
Un Manasa Thoranthu SolladiOpen up your heart and tell me.
Kiliye KiliyeLittle parrot, oh little parrot.
En Cholai KiliyeMy garden parrot.
Kobam EnnaWhy are you so angry?
En Kootu KiliyeMy little parrot in the nest.
Anname Aitha MagaleMy graceful swan, my cousin.
Andhi Pagal YengurenI’m yearning for you day and night.
Thappu Nan Seiya VilayeI haven’t done anything wrong.
Vetti Pottu ThandurenI’ll prove my innocence clearly to you.
Unna Pola PerazhagiThere isn’t a beauty like you,
Ulagil IllayadiAnywhere else in this world.
Ada Enna Pola Olukam UllavanAnd there isn’t a man with my character,
Evanum IllayadiNo matter where you look.
Theeyai Pola Iruken AthulaI’m burning like fire, so
Nee OttadhadiDon’t get caught in the flames.
Unna Mattum Usura NenachenI’ve considered only you as my life,
Nee MuttadhadiSo don’t clash with me.
Un Kaiya MattumI’ve only ever touched your hand,
Thottu VechenAnd nothing more.
Matha Edam Vittu Vechen VaaI’ve left everything else alone, so come to me.
Kiliye KiliyeLittle parrot, oh little parrot.
En Cholai KiliyeMy garden parrot.
Kobam EnnaWhy are you so angry?
En Kootu KiliyeMy little parrot in the nest.
Adi Mane Mayakam EnnadiHey my dear, why this confusion?
Un Manasa Thoranthu SolladiOpen up your heart and tell me.
Kiliye KiliyeLittle parrot, oh little parrot.
En Cholai KiliyeMy garden parrot.
Kobam EnnaWhy are you so angry?
En Kootu KiliyeMy little parrot in the nest.
Sandhegam Mutti PuduchiSuspicion has taken hold of you,
Jalli Kattu KalaiyaLike a ‘Jallikattu’ (bull-taming festival) bull.
Nithamum Sutham SeiyanumIt seems one must daily clean out,
Pombalainga MoolaiyaThe doubts in a woman’s mind.
Nethilirundhu Kathu IrundhenI’ve been waiting since yesterday,
Pasikku PathiyamaRestricting my hunger for your love.
Ini Mugam Sevakka Kuduka VenumNow you must give until your face turns red,
Muthalum VattiyumaPaying back both the principal and the interest.
Un Manasa Varudi ThirudiI’ve caressed and stolen your heart,
Nan VechirukkenAnd I’m keeping it close.
En Manasa Athile VechuI’ve placed my own heart inside it,
Nan ThachirukkenAnd stitched them together.
Intha Ullam Vella UllamThis heart is a pure heart.
Sathiyama Kallam Ella VaaI swear there’s no deceit in me, so come.
Kiliye KiliyeLittle parrot, oh little parrot.
En Cholai KiliyeMy garden parrot.
Kobam EnnaWhy are you so angry?
En Kootu KiliyeMy little parrot in the nest.
Adi Mane Mayakam EnnadiHey my dear, why this confusion?
Un Manasa Thoranthu SolladiOpen up your heart and tell me.
Kiliye Kiliye Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Kiliye Kiliye’ is about clearing up doubts in a relationship. The song features S. Janaki and Ilaiyaraaja, offering a blend of traditional and modern Tamil music.