Chinna Poove Mella Thoongu
From Pudhu Padagan · 1990
- Lyricist
- Kalaipuli S. Thanu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Kalaipuli S. Thanu
- Details
- Pudhu Padagan1990
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Mmmhmmm mmhmmm | Humming sound |
| Mmmhmmm mmhmmm | Humming sound |
| Aariraarariroo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraarariroo) |
| Aariraarariroo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraarariroo) |
| Aariraarariroo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraarariroo) |
| Aariraarariroo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraarariroo) |
| Male | |
| Chinnapoovae mella thoongu | Little flower, sleep gently |
| Vizhi vaasal imai moodu | Close the eyelids at the doorway of your eyes |
| Chinnapoovae mella thoongu | Little flower, sleep gently |
| Vizhi vaasal imai moodu | Close the eyelids at the doorway of your eyes |
| Male | |
| Endhan aasai kiliyae | My beloved parrot |
| Kannil thookamillaiyae | Is there no sleep in your eyes? |
| Chinnapoove mella thoongu | Little flower, sleep gently |
| Vizhi vaasal imai moodu | Close the eyelids at the doorway of your eyes |
| Male | |
| Manakkum mullai arumbae | Fragrant jasmine bud |
| Mayakkum pillai thamilae | Enchanting sweet speech of a child |
| Manakkum mullai arumbae | Fragrant jasmine bud |
| Mayakkum pillai thamilae | Enchanting sweet speech of a child |
| Chinnapinju muthucharamae | Little delicate string of pearls |
| Sirikkum vanna mayilae kann urangu | Smiling colorful peacock, go to sleep |
| Male | |
| Chinnapoove mella thoongu | Little flower, sleep gently |
| Vizhi vaasal imai moodu | Close the eyelids at the doorway of your eyes |
| Endhan aasai kiliyae | My beloved parrot |
| Kannil thookamillaiyae | Is there no sleep in your eyes? |
| Hmm mmm hmm mm mmm hmmm | Humming sound |
| Hmmm mmm mmm | Humming sound |
ம்ஹ்ம்ம்ம் ம்ஹ்ம்ம்ம் ம்ஹ்ம்ம்ம்
ஆரிராரிரோ.. ஆரிராரிரோ..
ஆரிராரிரோ.. ஆரிராரிரோ..
Humming sound
Humming sound
Lullaby refrain (Aariraarariroo)
Lullaby refrain (Aariraarariroo)
Lullaby refrain (Aariraarariroo)
Lullaby refrain (Aariraarariroo)
சின்னப்பூவே மெல்லத் தூங்கு
விழி வாசல் இமை மூடு
சின்னப்பூவே மெல்லத் தூங்கு
விழி வாசல் இமை மூடு
Little flower, sleep gently
Close the eyelids at the doorway of your eyes
Little flower, sleep gently
Close the eyelids at the doorway of your eyes
எந்தன் ஆசைக்கிளியே
கண்ணில் தூக்கம் இல்லையே
சின்னப்பூவே மெல்லத் தூங்கு
விழி வாசல் இமை மூடு
My beloved parrot
Is there no sleep in your eyes?
Little flower, sleep gently
Close the eyelids at the doorway of your eyes
மணக்கும் முல்லை அரும்பே
மயக்கும் பிள்ளைத் தமிழே
மணக்கும் முல்லை அரும்பே
மயக்கும் பிள்ளைத் தமிழே
சின்னப்பிஞ்சு முத்துச்சரமே
சிரிக்கும் வண்ண மயிலே கண் உறங்கு
Fragrant jasmine bud
Enchanting sweet speech of a child
Fragrant jasmine bud
Enchanting sweet speech of a child
Little delicate string of pearls
Smiling colorful peacock, go to sleep
சின்னப்பூவே மெல்லத் தூங்கு
விழி வாசல் இமை மூடு
எந்தன் ஆசைக்கிளியே
கண்ணில் தூக்கம் இல்லையே
ம்ஹ்ம்ம்ம் ம்ஹ்ம்ம்ம்
ம்ஹ்ம்ம்ம் ம்ஹ்ம்ம்ம்
Little flower, sleep gently
Close the eyelids at the doorway of your eyes
My beloved parrot
Is there no sleep in your eyes?
Humming sound
Humming sound
Mmmhmmm mmhmmm
Humming sound
Mmmhmmm mmhmmm
Humming sound
Aariraarariroo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraarariroo)
Aariraarariroo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraarariroo)
Aariraarariroo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraarariroo)
Aariraarariroo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraarariroo)
Chinnapoovae mella thoongu
Little flower, sleep gently
Vizhi vaasal imai moodu
Close the eyelids at the doorway of your eyes
Chinnapoovae mella thoongu
Little flower, sleep gently
Vizhi vaasal imai moodu
Close the eyelids at the doorway of your eyes
Endhan aasai kiliyae
My beloved parrot
Kannil thookamillaiyae
Is there no sleep in your eyes?
Chinnapoove mella thoongu
Little flower, sleep gently
Vizhi vaasal imai moodu
Close the eyelids at the doorway of your eyes
Manakkum mullai arumbae
Fragrant jasmine bud
Mayakkum pillai thamilae
Enchanting sweet speech of a child
Manakkum mullai arumbae
Fragrant jasmine bud
Mayakkum pillai thamilae
Enchanting sweet speech of a child
Chinnapinju muthucharamae
Little delicate string of pearls
Sirikkum vanna mayilae kann urangu
Smiling colorful peacock, go to sleep
Chinnapoove mella thoongu
Little flower, sleep gently
Vizhi vaasal imai moodu
Close the eyelids at the doorway of your eyes
Endhan aasai kiliyae
My beloved parrot
Kannil thookamillaiyae
Is there no sleep in your eyes?
Hmm mmm hmm mm mmm hmmm
Humming sound
Hmmm mmm mmm
Humming sound
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Chinnapoove Mella Thoongu from the 1990 movie Pudhu Padagan is a tender lullaby sung to soothe a young child into a peaceful sleep. The singer lovingly addresses the child with various affectionate metaphors, comparing them to a delicate flower, a fragrant jasmine bud, a string of pearls, and a colorful peacock. Through gentle humming and comforting words, the song captures the deep warmth and affectionate bond between a caregiver and the child.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Chinnapoovae mella thoongu”
The child is affectionately addressed as a delicate little flower.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vizhi vaasal imai moodu”
The eyes are metaphorically referred to as a doorway, with eyelids acting as doors closing for sleep.
Monnai (Alliteration)
“Manakkum mullai arumbae”
Alliteration of the initial 'Ma' sound in 'Manakkum' and 'Mullai'.
Did you know?
Trivia
Pudhu Padagan (1990) was directed, written, and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, who also composed the music and wrote the lyrics for the songs.
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