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Lyrics & meaning

Chinna Arumbu Female

From Pangaligal · 1961

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
V. Dakshinamurthy
Details
Pangaligal1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Female
Chinna arumbhu malarumThe little bud will bloom,
Sirippai sindhi valarumIt will grow, scattering sweet smiles,
Kangal andha kaatchi kanduSeeing that sight, my eyes
Kalikkum naal varumWill witness the day of joyful celebration,
Naan kalikkum naal varumThe day I rejoice will come.
Female
Chinna arumbhu malarumThe little bud will bloom,
Sirippai sindhi valarumIt will grow, scattering sweet smiles,
Kangal andha kaatchi kanduSeeing that sight, my eyes
Kalikkum naal varumWill witness the day of joyful celebration,
Naan kalikkum naal varumThe day I rejoice will come.
Female
Mannil ulavum nilavaeOh moon walking upon the earth,
En vayittril udhitha kaniyeOh sweet fruit born from my womb!
Mannil ulavum nilavaeOh moon walking upon the earth,
En vayittril udhitha kaniyeOh sweet fruit born from my womb!
Vaazhvu unnaal sezhithaeAs life flourishes through you,
Manam magizhum naal varumThe day my heart delights will come,
Naan magizhum naal varumThe day I rejoice will come.
Female
Chinna arumbhu malarumThe little bud will bloom,
Sirippai sindhi valarumIt will grow, scattering sweet smiles,
Kangal andha kaatchi kanduSeeing that sight, my eyes
Kalikkum naal varumWill witness the day of joyful celebration,
Naan kalikkum naal varumThe day I rejoice will come.
Female
Haaa ..aaa ..aaaHaaa ..aaa ..aaa
Unadhu maaman varuvaarYour maternal uncle will arrive,
Anaithu inbam peruvaarHe will embrace you and find immense bliss.
Haaaaa..aaa.aa..hoo..ooHaaaaa..aaa.aa..hoo..oo
Unadhu maaman varuvaarYour maternal uncle will arrive,
Anaithu inbam peruvaarHe will embrace you and find immense bliss.
Urimai ellam tharuvaarHe will grant you all your rightful dues,
Andha ariya naal varumThat precious and rare day will come,
Sugam perugum naal avrumThe day happiness overflows will come.
Female
Chinna arumbhu malarumThe little bud will bloom,
Sirippai sindhi valarumIt will grow, scattering sweet smiles,
Kangal andha kaatchi kanduSeeing that sight, my eyes
Kalikkum naal varumWill witness the day of joyful celebration,
Naan kalikkum naal varumThe day I rejoice will come.
Female
Ezhai kanda kanamaeOh treasure discovered by the poor,
Manam ilaga seiyum azhagaeOh beauty that melts and softens the heart!
Ezhai kanda kanamaeOh treasure discovered by the poor,
Manam ilaga seiyum azhagaeOh beauty that melts and softens the heart!
Female
Chinna arumbhu malarumThe little bud will bloom,
Sirippai sindhi valarumIt will grow, scattering sweet smiles,
Kangal andha kaatchi kanduSeeing that sight, my eyes
Kalikkum naal varumWill witness the day of joyful celebration,
Naan kalikkum naal varumThe day I rejoice will come.
Female
Nee engu irundha podhumWherever you may happen to be,
En idhayam unnai vaazhthumMy heart will shower blessings upon you.
Thaai anbu unnai kaakkumA mother's pure love will protect you always.
Nee azhuvadhenada urangi amaidhi kaanadaWhy cry, my child? Sleep peacefully and find rest,
Azhuvadhenada amaidhi kaanadaWhy cry? Find peaceful slumber.
Female
Chinna arumbhu malarumThe little bud will bloom,
Sirippai sindhi valarumIt will grow, scattering sweet smiles,
Kangal andha kaatchi kanduSeeing that sight, my eyes
Kalikkum naal varumWill witness the day of joyful celebration,
Naan kalikkum naal varumThe day I rejoice will come.
Female
Chinna arumbhu malarumThe little bud will bloom,
Sirippai sindhi valarumIt will grow, scattering sweet smiles.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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