- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- A. P. Komala
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Karpukkarasi
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Nov 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This tender lullaby expresses a mother's profound affection and admiration for her infant child. She affectionately addresses her baby as a cherished parrot, a lily pond, and a divine treasure who leaps with joy despite being unable to speak words. Through vivid poetic imagery, she imagines the Creator pinching a piece of the glowing moon, blending it with pure coral, and fashioning her exquisite child to bestow upon the world. Filled with devotion, she offers heartfelt gratitude to God for this precious blessing while rocking her baby to sleep.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Chella kiliyae allik kulamae”
The child is directly identified as a darling parrot ('chella kili') and a lily pond ('alli kulam'), representing innocence, beauty, and freshness.
Hyperbole & Visual Imagery
“Chandhiranai konjam killi eduththae”
The poetic hyperbole depicts God creating the child by pinching off a fragment of the moon and fusing it with red coral.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Saathi pavalaththil saerththu vaiththae”
Repetition of the 'Sa' consonant sound ('Saathi', 'saerththu') creates a rhythmic, musical lullaby cadence.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1957 Tamil film 'Karpukkarasi', this classic lullaby was composed by maestro G. Ramanathan and sung by A. P. Komala. The legendary lyricist Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, widely known for his socio-political songs, demonstrated his soft lyrical finesse in crafting tender parental love in this classic track.
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