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Lyrics & meaning

Chinna Arumbu Male

From Pangaligal · 1961

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Trichy Loganathan
Music director
V. Dakshinamurthy
Details
Pangaligal1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Chinna arumbhu malarumA small bud will bloom
Sirippai sindhi valarumScattering smiles as it grows
Kangal andha kaatchi kanduSeeing that sight, the eyes
Kalikkum naal varumWill rejoice on the day that arrives
Naan kalikkum naal varumThe day I rejoice will come
Male
Chinna arumbhu malarumA small bud will bloom
Sirippai sindhi valarumScattering smiles as it grows
Male
Mannil ulavum nilavaeO moon wandering on the earth!
En vayittril udhitha kaniyeO sweet fruit born of my lineage!
Mannil ulavum nilavaeO moon wandering on the earth!
En vayittril udhitha kaniyeO sweet fruit born of my lineage!
Vaazhvu unnaal sezhithaeLife will flourish because of you
Manam magizhum naal varumThe day the heart delights will come
Naan magizhum naal varumThe day I delight will come
Male
Chinna arumbhu malarumA small bud will bloom
Sirippai sindhi valarumScattering smiles as it grows
Male
Nee engu irundha podhumWherever you may be
En idhayam unnai vaazhthumMy heart will bless you
Nee engu irundha podhumWherever you may be
En idhayam unnai vaazhthumMy heart will bless you
Thaai anbu unnai kaakkumA mother's love will protect you
Nee azhuvadhenada urangi amaidhi kaanadaWhy are you crying, my child? Sleep and find peace
Azhuvadhenada amaidhi kaanadaWhy cry? Find peace
Male
Haaa..aaa.aa..hmm mm mmm[Vocal hums]

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This beautiful lullaby from the film Pangaligal (1961) captures a parent's deep warmth, tenderness, and hope for their child's bright future. The child is lovingly addressed through soft, tender metaphors like a blossoming flower bud, a moon walking on earth, and a precious fruit. The singer anticipates a future where the child's presence brings flourishing happiness and fulfillment to life. Despite life's uncertainties, the parent reassures the child that maternal love and earnest blessings will always shelter them wherever they go. The soothing lullaby gently urges the crying child to calm down, sleep peacefully, and look forward to joyous days ahead.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Chinna arumbhu malarum

The child is metaphorically compared to a blooming flower bud ('Chinna arumbhu'), a moon walking on earth ('Mannil ulavum nilavae'), and a fruit ('udhitha kaniye').

Rhyme / Monai & Edhukai

Sirippai sindhi valarum

Use of initial and secondary letter assonance across lines ('Sirippai sindhi', 'Kangal ... Kalikkum') creating a rhythmic, soothing lullaby cadence.

Anaphora (Repetition)

Kalikkum naal varum

Refrain repetition of 'naal varum' (the day will come) emphasizes hopefulness and emotional reassurance.

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Trivia

Pangaligal (1961) featured music composed by the veteran music director V. Dakshinamurthy, an iconic figure in Malayalam cinema who composed several memorable Tamil film scores as well. The song's expressive, resonant vocals were delivered by legendary playback singer Trichy Loganathan.

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