- Lyricist
- M. P. Sivan
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kumari
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song 'Ambuliye Vaa' is a playful and gentle invocation to the moon, inviting it down to play as if it were a beloved companion. Set against tranquil imagery of cool flowing streams, golden lands, and glittering night skies, the singer calls upon the radiant moon to bring peace, joy, and warmth to the earth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Nee anbaagave vaa en koodave”
The moon ('Ambuli') is personified as a friend invited to walk, play, and smile alongside the singer.
Metaphor
“Punnagai kattum poo nilave”
'Poo nilave' directly compares the moon to a gentle blossom, while 'Meen vizhi' uses the fish-eye metaphor for stars.
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Ponnaatilae namm nannaatilae”
Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds like 'P' in 'Ponnaatilae' and 'n' in 'nannaatilae'.
Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Azhagaam odaiyin kulumai neerilae / Nizhalaai aadidum oliyae naerile”
The second letter consonant sound 'zh' rhymes across consecutive lines ('Azhagaam' / 'Nizhalaai').
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Trivia
Featured in the 1952 Tamil film 'Kumari', this song was composed by K. V. Mahadevan during the early phase of his distinguished career. Rendered by the legendary playback singer P. Leela, the song draws inspiration from traditional Tamil children's lullabies that playfully address 'Ambuli' (the moon).
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