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Chinna Arumbu Female

From Pangaligal · 1961

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
V. Dakshinamurthy
Movie name
Pangaligal
Movie release year
1961
Lyrics added on
22 Nov 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Haaa..aaa..aaa..aa
Haaa..aaa..aa..
Haaa..aaa..aa ..hm mm mm mm
Chinna arumbhu malarum
Sirippai sindhi valarum
Kangal andha kaatchi kandu
Kalikkum naal varum
Naan kalikkum naal varum
Chinna arumbhu malarum
Sirippai sindhi valarum
Kangal andha kaatchi kandu
Kalikkum naal varum
Naan kalikkum naal varum
Mannil ulavum nilavae
En vayittril udhitha kaniye
Mannil ulavum nilavae
En vayittril udhitha kaniye
Vaazhvu unnaal sezhithae
Manam magizhum naal varum
Naan magizhum naal varum
Chinna arumbhu malarum
Sirippai sindhi valarum
Kangal andha kaatchi kandu
Kalikkum naal varum
Naan kalikkum naal varum
Haaa ..aaa ..aaa
Unadhu maaman varuvaar
Anaithu inbam peruvaar
Haaaaa..aaa.aa..hoo..oo
Unadhu maaman varuvaar
Anaithu inbam peruvaar
Urimai ellam tharuvaar
Andha ariya naal varum
Sugam perugum naal avrum
Chinna arumbhu malarum
Sirippai sindhi valarum
Kangal andha kaatchi kandu
Kalikkum naal varum
Naan kalikkum naal varum
Ezhai kanda kanamae
Manam ilaga seiyum azhagae
Ezhai kanda kanamae
Manam ilaga seiyum azhagae
Chinna arumbhu malarum
Sirippai sindhi valarum
Kangal andha kaatchi kandu
Kalikkum naal varum
Naan kalikkum naal varum
Nee engu irundha podhum
En idhayam unnai vaazhthum
Thaai anbu unnai kaakkum
Nee azhuvadhenada urangi amaidhi kaanada
Azhuvadhenada amaidhi kaanada
Chinna arumbhu malarum
Sirippai sindhi valarum
Kangal andha kaatchi kandu
Kalikkum naal varum
Naan kalikkum naal varum
Chinna arumbhu malarum
Sirippai sindhi valarum
Ha... aa... aa... aa...
Ha... aa... aa...
Ha... aa... aa... hmm mm mm mm
The little bud will blossom,
Scattering smiles as it grows.
Seeing that wonderful sight,
The day my eyes rejoice will come,
The day I rejoice will come!
The little bud will blossom,
Scattering smiles as it grows.
Seeing that wonderful sight,
The day my eyes rejoice will come,
The day I rejoice will come!
O moon walking upon this earth,
O sweet fruit born of my womb!
O moon walking upon this earth,
O sweet fruit born of my womb!
As life flourishes because of you,
The day my heart rejoices will come,
The day I rejoice will come!
The little bud will blossom,
Scattering smiles as it grows.
Seeing that wonderful sight,
The day my eyes rejoice will come,
The day I rejoice will come!
Ha... aa... aa...
Your uncle will come,
And embrace you with joy.
Ha... aa... aa... hoo... oo...
Your uncle will come,
And embrace you with joy.
He will give you all his love and care,
That precious day will come,
The day happiness overflows will come!
The little bud will blossom,
Scattering smiles as it grows.
Seeing that wonderful sight,
The day my eyes rejoice will come,
The day I rejoice will come!
Precious treasure found by this poor mother,
O beauty that melts the heart!
Precious treasure found by this poor mother,
O beauty that melts the heart!
The little bud will blossom,
Scattering smiles as it grows.
Seeing that wonderful sight,
The day my eyes rejoice will come,
The day I rejoice will come!
Wherever you may be,
My heart will always bless you.
A mother's love will protect you.
Why do you cry, my child? Sleep and find peace.
Why do you cry? Find your peace.
The little bud will blossom,
Scattering smiles as it grows.
Seeing that wonderful sight,
The day my eyes rejoice will come,
The day I rejoice will come!
The little bud will blossom,
Scattering smiles as it grows.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic lullaby from 'Pangaligal' (1961) expresses a mother's tender affection and high hopes for her child. Comparing her baby to a blooming bud and a walking moon born from her womb, she sings of the bright future awaiting the child, filled with family love, joy, and rightful belonging. Despite hardships, the mother's love remains an unshakeable shield that reassures and soothes her baby into peaceful sleep.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor

Chinna arumbhu malarum

Compares the newborn child to a blossoming flower bud ('Chinna arumbhu malarum') and a moon walking on earth ('Mannil ulavum nilavae').

Monaik Thodai / Alliteration

Kangal andha kaatchi kandu

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'K' in 'Kangal', 'Kaatchi', 'Kandu', and 'Kalikkum'.

Esubhu Thodai / Rhyme

Kalikkum naal varum / Naan kalikkum naal varum

End-rhyme created by repeating 'naal varum' across sequential lines.

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Trivia

Composed by V. Dakshinamurthy with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, 'Chinna Arumbhu Malarum' is a revered lullaby sung by P. Susheela, celebrated for its emotional depth and melodic purity.

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