Chellakkiligalam Palliyiley Sad
From Enga Mama · 1970
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Enga Mama1970
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Chella kiligalaam palliyilae | Darling parrots are in their school, |
| Sevvandhi pookkalaam thottililae | Chrysanthemum flowers are in their cradle, |
| En pon manigal yen thoongavillai | Why haven't my golden gems gone to sleep? |
| Male | |
| Chella kiligalaam palliyilae | Darling parrots are in their school, |
| Sevvandhi pookkalaam thottililae | Chrysanthemum flowers are in their cradle, |
| En pon manigal yen thoongavillai | Why haven't my golden gems gone to sleep? |
| Male | |
| {Kandrin kuralum kanni thamizhum | The call of a calf and pure Tamil language, |
| Sollum vaarthai ammaa ammaa | The word they utter is mother, mother. |
| Karunai thaedi alaiyum uyirgal | Souls wandering in search of mercy, |
| Urugum vaarthai ammaa ammaa} (2) | The word that melts them is mother, mother. |
| Male | |
| Endha manadhil paasam undo | In whichever heart true affection resides, |
| Andha manamae ammaa ammaa | That heart itself is a mother's heart. |
| Inba kanavai alli tharavae | To gather and give you joyful dreams, |
| Iraivan ennai thandhaanammaa | God gave me to you, my dear ones. |
| En pon manigal yen ……. | Why haven't my golden gems... |
| Male | |
| Chella kiligalaam palliyilae | Darling parrots are in their school, |
| Sevvandhi pookkalaam thottililae | Chrysanthemum flowers are in their cradle, |
| En pon manigal yen…….. | Why haven't my golden gems... |
செல்லக்கிளிகளாம் பள்ளியிலே
செவ்வந்திப் பூக்களாம் தொட்டிலிலே
என் பொன்மணிகள் ஏன் தூங்கவில்லை
Darling parrots are in their school,
Chrysanthemum flowers are in their cradle,
Why haven't my golden gems gone to sleep?
செல்லக்கிளிகளாம் பள்ளியிலே
செவ்வந்திப் பூக்களாம் தொட்டிலிலே
என் பொன்மணிகள் ஏன் தூங்கவில்லை
Darling parrots are in their school,
Chrysanthemum flowers are in their cradle,
Why haven't my golden gems gone to sleep?
விசில் :
.........................................
The call of a calf and pure Tamil language,
The word they utter is mother, mother.
Souls wandering in search of mercy,
The word that melts them is mother, mother.
{கன்றின் குரலும் கன்னித் தமிழும்
சொல்லும் வார்த்தை அம்மா அம்மா
கருணைத் தேடி அலையும் உயிர்கள்
உருகும் வார்த்தை அம்மா அம்மா} (2)
In whichever heart true affection resides,
That heart itself is a mother's heart.
To gather and give you joyful dreams,
God gave me to you, my dear ones.
Why haven't my golden gems...
எந்த மனதில் பாசம் உண்டோ
அந்த மனமே அம்மா அம்மா
இன்பக் கனவை அள்ளித் தரவே
இறைவன் என்னை தந்தானம்மா
என் பொன்மணிகள் ஏன்......
Darling parrots are in their school,
Chrysanthemum flowers are in their cradle,
Why haven't my golden gems...
செல்லக்கிளிகளாம் பள்ளியிலே
செவ்வந்திப் பூக்களாம் தொட்டிலிலே
என் பொன்மணிகள் ஏன்......
விசில் :
..................................
Chella kiligalaam palliyilae
Darling parrots are in their school,
Sevvandhi pookkalaam thottililae
Chrysanthemum flowers are in their cradle,
En pon manigal yen thoongavillai
Why haven't my golden gems gone to sleep?
Chella kiligalaam palliyilae
Darling parrots are in their school,
Sevvandhi pookkalaam thottililae
Chrysanthemum flowers are in their cradle,
En pon manigal yen thoongavillai
Why haven't my golden gems gone to sleep?
{Kandrin kuralum kanni thamizhum
The call of a calf and pure Tamil language,
Sollum vaarthai ammaa ammaa
The word they utter is mother, mother.
Karunai thaedi alaiyum uyirgal
Souls wandering in search of mercy,
Urugum vaarthai ammaa ammaa} (2)
The word that melts them is mother, mother.
Endha manadhil paasam undo
In whichever heart true affection resides,
Andha manamae ammaa ammaa
That heart itself is a mother's heart.
Inba kanavai alli tharavae
To gather and give you joyful dreams,
Iraivan ennai thandhaanammaa
God gave me to you, my dear ones.
En pon manigal yen …….
Why haven't my golden gems...
Chella kiligalaam palliyilae
Darling parrots are in their school,
Sevvandhi pookkalaam thottililae
Chrysanthemum flowers are in their cradle,
En pon manigal yen……..
Why haven't my golden gems...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic lullaby from Enga Mama (1970) expresses pure affection and the sacred nature of motherhood. The singer lovingly compares children to cherished parrots and sweet blossoms, wondering why they have not yet fallen asleep. The lyrics emphasize that motherhood is defined not merely by birth, but by the presence of unconditional love and compassion in one's heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Chella kiligalaam palliyilae / Sevvandhi pookkalaam thottililae”
Children are metaphorically addressed as beloved parrots (Chella kiligal) and chrysanthemum blossoms (Sevvandhi pookkal).
Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kandrin kuralum kanni thamizhum / Karunai thaedi alaiyum uyirgal”
The second letter sound pattern rhymes between 'Kandrin' and 'Karunai'.
Epizeuxis (Repetition)
“Sollum vaarthai ammaa ammaa”
The word 'ammaa' is repeated consecutively ('ammaa ammaa') to emphasize emotional resonance and deep affection.
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Trivia
Enga Mama (1970) starring Sivaji Ganesan was a remake of the 1968 Hindi hit movie Brahmachari. The song was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics written by Kannadasan, famously sung by P. Susheela and T. M. Soundararajan.
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