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Lyrics & meaning

Antha Uchi Mala Katha Kelu

From Enga Thambi · 1993

Lyricist
Ponnadiyan
Singer
Mano
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Enga Thambi
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
27 Apr 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ohhoho…
Ohho hohhoho…
Kukkoo koo… koo… koo…
kukkoo koo… koo… koo…
O ho o ho o ho o ho ho…
Andha uchi mala kaatha kelu
Pichumani pera chollum aathaa
Adi aathaa
Andha chinna kuyil paatta kelu
Ennudaiya paatta paadum aathaa
Adi aathaa
Vetri padi yeridum gettikkaara pillaiyai
Enga thambi nee yena
Vaazhthum indha pookkalae
Ellorukkum chella pillai naan aiyaadiyo
Uchi mala kaatha kelu
Pichumani pera chollum aathaa
Adi aathaa
Andha chinna kuyil paatta kelu
Ennudaiya paatta paadum aathaa
Adi aathaa
Oosi thooralil veesum saaralil
Ullam naanal polae aadum paadum
Velli megangal palli thozhan pol
Endhan tholai theendi odum koodum
Naanum oru kaattaruvi
Pola nadappen
Neela nira neeralaiyaai
Pongi sirippen
En veedu en vaazhvu ingae thaan…aan..
Andha uchi mala kaatha kelu
Pichumani pera chollum aathaa
Adi aathaa
Andha chinna kuyil paatta kelu
Ennudaiya paatta paadum aathaa
Adi aathaa
Enga thambi nee yena
Vaazhthum indha pookkalae
Ellorukkum chella pillai naan aiyaadiyo
Vattam pottidum pattu poochikku
Kattuppaadu kaaval yedhu kooru
Entha neramum mandha maarudham
Enna paarthaal pesum paaru kelu
Naalai ennum naalai enni
Enna kavalai
Nalla padi vaazhndhaal enna
Indha pozhudhai
Ullaasam urchaagam ennodu…uu…
Andha uchi mala kaatha kelu
Pichumani pera chollum aathaa
Adi aathaa
Andha chinna kuyil paatta kelu
Ennudaiya paatta paadum aathaa
Adi aathaa
Vetri padi yeridum gettikkaara pillaiyai
Enga thambi nee yena
Vaazhthum indha pookkalae
Ellorukkum chella pillai naan aiyaadiyo
Uchi mala kaatha kelu
Pichumani pera chollum aathaa
Adi aathaa
Andha chinna kuyil paatta kelu
Ennudaiya paatta paadum aathaa
Adi aathaa
Ohoho...
Oho hohoho...
Cuckoo koo... koo... koo...
Cuckoo koo... koo... koo...
O ho o ho o ho o ho ho...
Listen to the breeze from that mountain peak,
it whispers Pitchumani's name, mother!
Oh mother!
Listen to that little cuckoo's song,
it sings my song, mother!
Oh mother!
To this clever boy climbing the steps of success,
saying, "You are our younger brother,"
even these flowers bless me!
Oh, I am everyone's darling boy!
Listen to the breeze from the mountain peak,
it whispers Pitchumani's name, mother!
Oh mother!
Listen to that little cuckoo's song,
it sings my song, mother!
Oh mother!
In the fine drizzle and the drifting mist,
my heart sways and sings like a reed!
The silver clouds, just like schoolmates,
brush against my shoulders and gather close.
Like a wild mountain stream,
I will wander free.
Like blue ripples of water,
I will bubble over with laughter.
My home and my life are right here!
Listen to the breeze from that mountain peak,
it whispers Pitchumani's name, mother!
Oh mother!
Listen to that little cuckoo's song,
it sings my song, mother!
Oh mother!
Saying, "You are our younger brother,"
even these flowers bless me!
Oh, I am everyone's darling boy!
For a butterfly dancing in circles,
tell me, what rule or guard can there be?
At all times, the gentle southern breeze—
look, it talks to me when it sees me, listen!
Thinking about what tomorrow brings,
why should anyone worry?
Why not live happily
in this very moment?
Joy and excitement are always with me!
Listen to the breeze from that mountain peak,
it whispers Pitchumani's name, mother!
Oh mother!
Listen to that little cuckoo's song,
it sings my song, mother!
Oh mother!
To this clever boy climbing the steps of success,
saying, "You are our younger brother,"
even these flowers bless me!
Oh, I am everyone's darling boy!
Listen to the breeze from the mountain peak,
it whispers Pitchumani's name, mother!
Oh mother!
Listen to that little cuckoo's song,
it sings my song, mother!
Oh mother!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a joyful celebration of youth, nature, and affection. The protagonist expresses a deep connection with the natural world around him—identifying with the mountain breezes, cuckoo songs, drizzling rain, and playful clouds. He feels embraced by nature as if it recognizes him by name and celebrates his presence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Ullam naanal polae aadum paadum

Compares the heart swaying and singing in the breeze to a reed ('Ullam naanal polae aadum paadum').

Personification

Velli megangal palli thozhan pol

Clouds are personified as school friends touching the speaker's shoulders ('Velli megangal palli thozhan pol / Endhan tholai theendi odum koodum').

Mondhanaai / Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)

Oosi thooralil veesum saaralil

Use of second-letter rhyming across lines, such as 'Oosi' and 'Ullam' or 'Velli' and 'Endhan', bringing rhythmic flow to the Tamil lyrics.

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Trivia

The movie 'Enga Thambi' (1993) features Prashanth in the lead role, and the music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring vocals by Mano.

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