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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
Details
Oruvanukku Oruthi1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Pachaikkili ingammaGreen parrot is here, my dear
Ichaikkili angammaDesire parrot is there, my dear
Pachaikkili ingammaGreen parrot is here, my dear
Ichaikkili angammaDesire parrot is there, my dear
Kalangaadhae kanmaniDo not worry, precious one
Kaalam naalai serkkalamTime may unite us tomorrow
Ennam polaeJust as we wished
Male
Pachaikkili ingammaGreen parrot is here, my dear
Ichaikkili angammaDesire parrot is there, my dear
Kalangaadhae kanmaniDo not worry, precious one
Kaalam naalai serkkalamTime may unite us tomorrow
Ennam polaeJust as we wished
Male
Than kai valaiyal enakku alithaalIf she gives her hand bangles to me
En thangai unakkadhai naan alippenMy sister, I shall give them to you
Than kai valaiyal enakku alithaalIf she gives her hand bangles to me
En thangai unakkadhai naan alippenMy sister, I shall give them to you
Oru thaai vayitril pirakka villaiWe were not born from the same mother's womb
Oru thaai vayitril pirakka villaiWe were not born from the same mother's womb
Aanaal unnai thaniyaai ninaika villaiBut I have never thought of you as a stranger
Deivam nammaipirippadhillaiGod will not separate us
Male
Pachaikkili ingammaGreen parrot is here, my dear
Ichaikkili angammaDesire parrot is there, my dear
Kalangaadhae kanmaniDo not worry, precious one
Kaalam naalai serkkalamTime may unite us tomorrow
Ennam polaeJust as we wished
Female
Sreeraman pakkam illaiLord Rama was not by her side
Vaidhegi pettraal pillaiYet Sita gave birth to a child
Vedhandha raaman pola en mannanoIs my king like the philosophical Rama?
Sreeraman pakkam illaiLord Rama was not by her side
Vaidhegi pettraal pillaiYet Sita gave birth to a child
Vedhandha raaman pola en mannanoIs my king like the philosophical Rama?
Female
Ammavin thunbam kanduSeeing mother's sorrow
Anbae nee mutham sindhuMy beloved, shower your kisses
Ammavin thunbam kanduSeeing mother's sorrow
Anbae nee mutham sindhuMy beloved, shower your kisses
Inbam idhu pol edhuvum illaiThere is no joy greater than this
En iraivan idhaiyen unaravillaiWhy did my Lord not realize this?
Female
Pachaikkili ingammaGreen parrot is here, my dear
Ichai kkili angammaDesire parrot is there, my dear
Kalangaadhae kanmaniDo not worry, precious one
Kaalam naalai serkkalamTime may unite us tomorrow
Ennam polaeJust as we wished
Female
Kannae maniyae yed eduthuMy precious darling, pick up the slate and books
En kulandhai neengal nool padithuMy child, study well from the books
Kannae maniyae yed eduthuMy precious darling, pick up the slate and books
En kulandhai neengal nool padithuMy child, study well from the books
Arivaai thigalum oru naalaeThe day you shine with knowledge
Arivaai thigalum oru naalaeThe day you shine with knowledge
Indha annai kaanum thirunalaeWill be the auspicious festive day for this mother
Nam vaazhvum valamum adhanaalaeOur life and prosperity depend on that
Female
Pachaikkili ingammaGreen parrot is here, my dear
Ichai kkili angammaDesire parrot is there, my dear
Kalangaadhae kanmaniDo not worry, precious one
Kaalam naalai serkkalamTime may unite us tomorrow
Ennam polaeJust as we wished

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'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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