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Lyrics & meaning

Pachai Kili Ingamma

From Oruvanukku Oruthi · 1977

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Oruvanukku Oruthi
Movie release year
1977
Lyrics added on
25 Jun 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pachaikkili ingamma
Ichaikkili angamma
Pachaikkili ingamma
Ichaikkili angamma
Kalangaadhae kanmani
Kaalam naalai serkkalam
Ennam polae
Pachaikkili ingamma
Ichaikkili angamma
Kalangaadhae kanmani
Kaalam naalai serkkalam
Ennam polae
Than kai valaiyal enakku alithaal
En thangai unakkadhai naan alippen
Than kai valaiyal enakku alithaal
En thangai unakkadhai naan alippen
Oru thaai vayitril pirakka villai
Oru thaai vayitril pirakka villai
Aanaal unnai thaniyaai ninaika villai
Deivam nammaipirippadhillai
Pachaikkili ingamma
Ichaikkili angamma
Kalangaadhae kanmani
Kaalam naalai serkkalam
Ennam polae
Sreeraman pakkam illai
Vaidhegi pettraal pillai
Vedhandha raaman pola en mannano
Sreeraman pakkam illai
Vaidhegi pettraal pillai
Vedhandha raaman pola en mannano
Ammavin thunbam kandu
Anbae nee mutham sindhu
Ammavin thunbam kandu
Anbae nee mutham sindhu
Inbam idhu pol edhuvum illai
En iraivan idhaiyen unaravillai
Pachaikkili ingamma
Ichai kkili angamma
Kalangaadhae kanmani
Kaalam naalai serkkalam
Ennam polae
Kannae maniyae yed eduthu
En kulandhai neengal nool padithu
Kannae maniyae yed eduthu
En kulandhai neengal nool padithu
Arivaai thigalum oru naalae
Arivaai thigalum oru naalae
Indha annai kaanum thirunalae
Nam vaazhvum valamum adhanaalae
Pachaikkili ingamma
Ichai kkili angamma
Kalangaadhae kanmani
Kaalam naalai serkkalam
Ennam polae
The green parrot is here, dear,
And the longing parrot is over there.
The green parrot is here, dear,
And the longing parrot is over there.
Do not worry, my precious one,
Time may unite us tomorrow,
Just as our hearts desire.
The green parrot is here, dear,
And the longing parrot is over there.
Do not worry, my precious one,
Time may unite us tomorrow,
Just as our hearts desire.
If she gives me the bangle from her hand,
I will give it to you, my little sister.
If she gives me the bangle from her hand,
I will give it to you, my little sister.
We were not born from the same mother's womb,
We were not born from the same mother's womb,
Yet I have never thought of you as someone distant.
God will never separate us.
The green parrot is here, dear,
And the longing parrot is over there.
Do not worry, my precious one,
Time may unite us tomorrow,
Just as our hearts desire.
Sri Rama was not beside her,
Yet Vaidehi (Sita) gave birth to her child.
Is my beloved king like that detached Rama?
Sri Rama was not beside her,
Yet Vaidehi (Sita) gave birth to her child.
Is my beloved king like that detached Rama?
Seeing your mother's sorrow,
Shower me with kisses, my sweet child.
Seeing your mother's sorrow,
Shower me with kisses, my sweet child.
There is no joy greater than this;
Why has my lord not realized this?
The green parrot is here, dear,
And the longing parrot is over there.
Do not worry, my precious one,
Time may unite us tomorrow,
Just as our hearts desire.
My precious ones, pick up your lessons,
My dear children, read your books.
My precious ones, pick up your lessons,
My dear children, read your books.
The day you shine with wisdom,
The day you shine with wisdom,
Will be a day of celebration for this mother.
Our life and prosperity will come through that.
The green parrot is here, dear,
And the longing parrot is over there.
Do not worry, my precious one,
Time may unite us tomorrow,
Just as our hearts desire.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Pachaikkili Ingamma' is an emotional song from the 1977 movie Oruvanukku Oruthi, expressing deep familial bonds, maternal affection, and hope in times of separation and distress. The speaker consoles the child, urging them not to be disheartened and promising that time will eventually bring happiness and reunion. The lyrics draw a poetic parallel with Goddess Sita giving birth to Rama's children during her exile in the forest, emphasizing maternal endurance and unconditional love despite abandonment or hardship. Furthermore, the mother encourages her child to seek education and wisdom, identifying the child's future intellectual success as the ultimate source of joy and fulfillment for her.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Etuha / Second Letter Rhyming

“Pachaikkili ingamma / Ichaikkili angamma”

The second letter 'cha' rhymes in 'Pachaikkili' and 'Ichaikkili', creating a melodious rhythm in the opening lines.

Mythological Allusion

“Sreeraman pakkam illai / Vaidhegi pettraal pillai”

The lyricist references Sita (Vaidhegi) giving birth without Rama nearby to symbolize enduring hardship and separation during motherhood.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Kannae maniyae yed eduthu / En kulandhai neengal nool padithu”

Repetition of 'Kannae maniyae yed eduthu' reinforces the maternal tenderness and emphasis on education.

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Trivia

The song features music composed by V. Kumar with memorable lyrics written by Vaali, sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela.

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