Oru Pullaangkuzal
From Thaali Dhanam · 1987
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Thaali Dhanam1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Oru pullaangkuzal ennai ammaa enum | A flute will call me mother, |
| Oru pullaangkuzal ennai ammaa enum | A flute will call me mother. |
| Idhu pillai thamizh solla vantha thangam | This precious gold has arrived to speak sweet baby Tamil, |
| Idhu illamalla thenmadhurai sangam | This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam. |
| Idhu pillai thamizh solla vantha thangam | This precious gold has arrived to speak sweet baby Tamil, |
| Idhu illamalla thenmadhurai sangam | This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam. |
| Oru pullaangkuzal ennai ammaa enum | A flute will call me mother. |
| Female | |
| Ennai annai endru solla padaithaen | I was blessed to be called a mother, |
| Azaithaen .. thamizth thaen alithaen | I called out and offered sweet Tamil like honey. |
| Ennai annai endru solla padaithaen | I was blessed to be called a mother, |
| Azaithaen .. thamizth thaen alithaen | I called out and offered sweet Tamil like honey. |
| Female | |
| Pillai illai endra sollai azithaen | I erased the words that said I had no child, |
| Pizhaithaen sezithaen thazaithaen | I survived, I flourished, I prospered. |
| Pillai illai endra sollai azithaen | I erased the words that said I had no child, |
| Pizhaithaen sezithaen thazaithaen | I survived, I flourished, I prospered. |
| Female | |
| Kangal rendum vaira thundu | Both eyes are sparkling pieces of diamond, |
| Kaigal rendum alli chendu | Both hands are like a fresh bouquet of flowers, |
| Adhil thaen eduthaen rusithaen | From them, I gathered honey and tasted it. |
| Female | |
| Pattam kattum mannan endru | Proclaiming him as a king to be crowned, |
| Kappam katta mutham ondru koduthaen | I paid a kiss as my tribute, |
| Malar thaen kuvithaen | And gathered the honey of flowers. |
| Female | |
| Oru pullaangkuzal ennai ammaa enum | A flute will call me mother, |
| Idhu pillai thamizh solla vantha thangam | This precious gold has arrived to speak sweet baby Tamil, |
| Idhu illamalla thenmadhurai sangam | This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam. |
| Female | |
| Idhu illamalla thenmadhurai sangam | This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam. |
| Female | |
| Muthu pillai unnai indru adainthaen | My precious pearl-like child, I attained you today, |
| Magiznthaen midhanthaen paranthaen | I rejoiced, I floated, I soared in joy. |
| Muthu pillai unnai indru adainthaen | My precious pearl-like child, I attained you today, |
| Magiznthaen midhanthaen paranthaen | I rejoiced, I floated, I soared in joy. |
| Female | |
| Pathu thingal anbu thavam irunthaen | For ten months, I endured a penance of love, |
| Melinthaen nalinthaen thalarnthaen | I grew thin, suffered, and withered away. |
| Pathu thingal anbu thavam irunthaen | For ten months, I endured a penance of love, |
| Melinthaen nalinthaen thalarnthaen | I grew thin, suffered, and withered away. |
| Female | |
| Pattu vaitha kannam rendu | Two smooth cheeks soft as silk, |
| Thottu vaitha sinnam ondru | A lovely beauty mark etched upon them, |
| Padhithaen adhil thaen kudithaen | I imprinted my kiss and drank the honey from it. |
| Female | |
| Panju methai nenjilittu | Placing the little parrot on my chest like a soft cotton bed, |
| Anjugathai konja vittu | And pampering the innocent child, |
| Anaithaen rasithaen sirithaen | I embraced, admired, and smiled. |
| Female | |
| Oru pullaangkuzal ennai ammaa enum | A flute will call me mother, |
| Idhu pillai thamizh solla vantha thangam | This precious gold has arrived to speak sweet baby Tamil, |
| Idhu illamalla thenmadhurai sangam | This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam. |
| Idhu illamalla thenmadhurai sangam | This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam. |
ஒரு புல்லாங்குழல் என்னை அம்மா எனும்
ஒரு புல்லாங்குழல் என்னை அம்மா எனும்
இது பிள்ளைத் தமிழ் சொல்ல வந்த தங்கம்
இது இல்லமல்ல தென்மதுரைச் சங்கம்
இது பிள்ளைத் தமிழ் சொல்ல வந்த தங்கம்
இது இல்லமல்ல தென்மதுரைச் சங்கம்
ஒரு புல்லாங்குழல் என்னை அம்மா எனும்
A flute will call me mother,
A flute will call me mother.
This precious gold has arrived to speak sweet baby Tamil,
This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam.
This precious gold has arrived to speak sweet baby Tamil,
This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam.
A flute will call me mother.
என்னை அன்னை என்று சொல்லப் படைத்தேன்
அழைத்தேன் தமிழ்த்தேன் அளித்தேன்
என்னை அன்னை என்று சொல்லப் படைத்தேன்
அழைத்தேன் தமிழ்த்தேன் அளித்தேன்
I was blessed to be called a mother,
I called out and offered sweet Tamil like honey.
I was blessed to be called a mother,
I called out and offered sweet Tamil like honey.
பிள்ளை இல்லை என்ற சொல்லை அழித்தேன்!
பிழைத்தேன் செழித்தேன் தழைத்தேன்
பிள்ளை இல்லை என்ற சொல்லை அழித்தேன்!
பிழைத்தேன் செழித்தேன் தழைத்தேன்
I erased the words that said I had no child,
I survived, I flourished, I prospered.
I erased the words that said I had no child,
I survived, I flourished, I prospered.
கண்கள் ரெண்டும் வைரத் துண்டு
கைகள் ரெண்டும் அல்லிச் செண்டு
அதில் தேன் எடுத்தேன் ருசித்தேன்
Both eyes are sparkling pieces of diamond,
Both hands are like a fresh bouquet of flowers,
From them, I gathered honey and tasted it.
பட்டம் கட்டும் மன்னன் என்று
கப்பம் கட்ட முத்தம் ஒன்று கொடுத்தேன்
மலர்த்தேன் குவித்தேன்
Proclaiming him as a king to be crowned,
I paid a kiss as my tribute,
And gathered the honey of flowers.
ஒரு புல்லாங்குழல் என்னை அம்மா எனும்
இது பிள்ளைத் தமிழ் சொல்ல வந்த தங்கம்
இது இல்லமல்ல தென்மதுரைச் சங்கம்
A flute will call me mother,
This precious gold has arrived to speak sweet baby Tamil,
This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam.
இது இல்லமல்ல தென்மதுரைச் சங்கம்
This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam.
முத்துப் பிள்ளை உன்னை இன்று அடைந்தேன்
மகிழ்ந்தேன் மிதந்தேன் பறந்தேன்
முத்துப் பிள்ளை உன்னை இன்று அடைந்தேன்
மகிழ்ந்தேன் மிதந்தேன் பறந்தேன்
My precious pearl-like child, I attained you today,
I rejoiced, I floated, I soared in joy.
My precious pearl-like child, I attained you today,
I rejoiced, I floated, I soared in joy.
பத்துத் திங்கள் அன்புத் தவம் இருந்தேன்
மெலிந்தேன் நலிந்தேன் தளர்ந்தேன்
பத்துத் திங்கள் அன்புத் தவம் இருந்தேன்
மெலிந்தேன் நலிந்தேன் தளர்ந்தேன்
For ten months, I endured a penance of love,
I grew thin, suffered, and withered away.
For ten months, I endured a penance of love,
I grew thin, suffered, and withered away.
பட்டு வைத்த கன்னம் ரெண்டு
தொட்டு வைத்த சின்னம் ஒன்று
பதித்தேன் அதில் தேன் குடித்தேன்
Two smooth cheeks soft as silk,
A lovely beauty mark etched upon them,
I imprinted my kiss and drank the honey from it.
பஞ்சு மெத்தை நெஞ்சிலிட்டு
அஞ்சுகத்தைக் கொஞ்சவிட்டு
அணைத்தேன் ரசித்தேன் சிரித்தேன்
Placing the little parrot on my chest like a soft cotton bed,
And pampering the innocent child,
I embraced, admired, and smiled.
ஒரு புல்லாங்குழல் என்னை அம்மா எனும்
இது பிள்ளைத் தமிழ் சொல்ல வந்த தங்கம்
இது இல்லமல்ல தென்மதுரைச் சங்கம்
இது இல்லமல்ல தென்மதுரைச் சங்கம்
A flute will call me mother,
This precious gold has arrived to speak sweet baby Tamil,
This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam.
This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam.
ஆரீராரிரோ ஆரீராரிரோ
ஆரீராரிரோ ஆரீராரிரோ....
Oru pullaangkuzal ennai ammaa enum
A flute will call me mother,
Oru pullaangkuzal ennai ammaa enum
A flute will call me mother.
Idhu pillai thamizh solla vantha thangam
This precious gold has arrived to speak sweet baby Tamil,
Idhu illamalla thenmadhurai sangam
This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam.
Idhu pillai thamizh solla vantha thangam
This precious gold has arrived to speak sweet baby Tamil,
Idhu illamalla thenmadhurai sangam
This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam.
Oru pullaangkuzal ennai ammaa enum
A flute will call me mother.
Ennai annai endru solla padaithaen
I was blessed to be called a mother,
Azaithaen .. thamizth thaen alithaen
I called out and offered sweet Tamil like honey.
Ennai annai endru solla padaithaen
I was blessed to be called a mother,
Azaithaen .. thamizth thaen alithaen
I called out and offered sweet Tamil like honey.
Pillai illai endra sollai azithaen
I erased the words that said I had no child,
Pizhaithaen sezithaen thazaithaen
I survived, I flourished, I prospered.
Pillai illai endra sollai azithaen
I erased the words that said I had no child,
Pizhaithaen sezithaen thazaithaen
I survived, I flourished, I prospered.
Kangal rendum vaira thundu
Both eyes are sparkling pieces of diamond,
Kaigal rendum alli chendu
Both hands are like a fresh bouquet of flowers,
Adhil thaen eduthaen rusithaen
From them, I gathered honey and tasted it.
Pattam kattum mannan endru
Proclaiming him as a king to be crowned,
Kappam katta mutham ondru koduthaen
I paid a kiss as my tribute,
Malar thaen kuvithaen
And gathered the honey of flowers.
Oru pullaangkuzal ennai ammaa enum
A flute will call me mother,
Idhu pillai thamizh solla vantha thangam
This precious gold has arrived to speak sweet baby Tamil,
Idhu illamalla thenmadhurai sangam
This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam.
Idhu illamalla thenmadhurai sangam
This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam.
Muthu pillai unnai indru adainthaen
My precious pearl-like child, I attained you today,
Magiznthaen midhanthaen paranthaen
I rejoiced, I floated, I soared in joy.
Muthu pillai unnai indru adainthaen
My precious pearl-like child, I attained you today,
Magiznthaen midhanthaen paranthaen
I rejoiced, I floated, I soared in joy.
Pathu thingal anbu thavam irunthaen
For ten months, I endured a penance of love,
Melinthaen nalinthaen thalarnthaen
I grew thin, suffered, and withered away.
Pathu thingal anbu thavam irunthaen
For ten months, I endured a penance of love,
Melinthaen nalinthaen thalarnthaen
I grew thin, suffered, and withered away.
Pattu vaitha kannam rendu
Two smooth cheeks soft as silk,
Thottu vaitha sinnam ondru
A lovely beauty mark etched upon them,
Padhithaen adhil thaen kudithaen
I imprinted my kiss and drank the honey from it.
Panju methai nenjilittu
Placing the little parrot on my chest like a soft cotton bed,
Anjugathai konja vittu
And pampering the innocent child,
Anaithaen rasithaen sirithaen
I embraced, admired, and smiled.
Oru pullaangkuzal ennai ammaa enum
A flute will call me mother,
Idhu pillai thamizh solla vantha thangam
This precious gold has arrived to speak sweet baby Tamil,
Idhu illamalla thenmadhurai sangam
This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam.
Idhu illamalla thenmadhurai sangam
This is not just a home, but the sweet Madurai Tamil Sangam.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This soulful lullaby celebrates the profound joy and divine fulfillment of motherhood. The mother expresses her overwhelming bliss upon having a child, comparing the baby's gentle voice to a sweet flute calling her 'Amma' (mother). She reflects on overcoming the pain and social stigma of childlessness, equating her child's baby talk ('Pillai Tamil') to pure gold and sacred literature, turning her modest home into the revered literary assembly of ancient Madurai ('Thenmadhurai Sangam'). The song further details the physical and emotional penance ('thavam') of carrying a child for ten months. Upon finally holding her newborn, all her past pain vanishes, replaced by sheer ecstasy. Through vivid imagery of diamonds, flowers, honey, and silk-soft cheeks, the mother pours out her immense love, holding her baby close to her heart and bathing in the heavenly sweetness of motherly devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Oru pullaangkuzal ennai ammaa enum”
The child's soft, sweet babbling voice calling 'mother' is metaphorically compared to the melodious sound of a flute ('pullaangkuzal').
Cultural Reference / Literary Allusion
“Idhu pillai thamizh solla vantha thangam / Idhu illamalla thenmadhurai sangam”
References 'Pillai Tamil' (a classical genre of Tamil literature written about a child's stages of growth) and 'Thenmadhurai Sangam' (the ancient Tamil academy), elevating the home's atmosphere to a holy literary space.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme & Internal Rhyme)
“Pizhaithaen sezithaen thazaithaen”
The repetition of matching end-syllables ('thae-n') creates a rhythmic cadence expressing progression and prosperity.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Melinthaen nalinthaen thalarnthaen”
Uses matching rhyming suffixes ('-nthaen') to dramatically describe the physical toll and fatigue endured during ten months of pregnancy.
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Panju methai nenjilittu”
The mother's loving chest is metaphorically described as a soft 'cotton mattress' ('panju methai') for the infant to sleep on.
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Trivia
Written by the eminent poet Pulamaipithan for the 1987 film 'Thaali Dhanam', the song richly weaves traditional Tamil literary concepts like 'Pillai Tamil' and 'Madurai Sangam' into a commercial film song setting, showcasing his signature classical Tamil touch.
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