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Lyrics & meaning

Pachaikili Muthucharam

From Ulagam Sutrum Valiban · 1973

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
Movie release year
1973
Lyrics added on
15 Apr 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{ Pachai kili muthu
Charam mullai kodi yaaro } (2)
Paavai ennum theril varum
Devan magal neeyo
Ponnin niram pillai
Manam vallal gunam yaaro
Aaaaaa…..
{ Ponnin niram pillai
Manam vallal gunam yaaro
Mannan ennum
Theril varum devan magan neeyo } (2)
Thathai polae
Thaavum paavai
Paatham nogum endru
Methai polae poovai thoovum
Vaadai kaatrum undu
Vanna cholai
Vaanam boomi yaavum
Inbam ingu indha kolam
Naalum kaana naanum
Neeyum pangu
{ Kannil aadum
Maankani kaiyil aadumo } (2)
Naanae tharum
Naalum varum
Yenindha avasaramo
Pachai kili muthu
Charam mullai kodi yaaro
Paavai ennum theril varum
Devan magal neeyo
Mella pesum
Kalla paarvai jaathi
Poovin menmai solla
Pogum paadal noorum
Jaadai kaatum penmai
Mullillatha thaalai
Polae thogai meni endru
Allum pothu melum
Keezhum aadum aasai undu
{ Andha neram
Nerilae sorgam thondrumo } (2)
Kaanathadhum kelaathadhum
Kaadhalil vilangidumo
Ponnin niram pillai
Manam vallal gunam yaaro
Mannan ennum
Theril varum devan magan neeyo
Pon pattaadai moodi
Chellum thaen sittodu mella
Naan thottaadum velai thorum
Bothai enna solla
Kai thottaada
Kaalam neram poga poga undu
Kan pattaalum kaadhal
Vegam paathi paathi indru
{ Palli koodam
Pogalaam pakkam odi vaa } (2)
Koodam thannil
Paadam perum
Kaalangal suvaiyallavo
Ponnin niram pillai
Manam vallal gunam yaaro
Mannan ennum
Theril varum devan magan neeyo
Pachai kili muthu
Charam mullai kodi yaaro
Paavai ennum theril varum
Devan magal neeyo
A green parrot, a string of pearls,
a blooming jasmine vine—who is she?
Arriving in the chariot of a lovely woman,
are you a daughter of heaven?
A golden glow, an innocent
heart, and a noble spirit—who is he?
Aaaah...
A golden glow, an innocent
heart, and a noble spirit—who is he?
Arriving in the chariot
of a king, are you a son of heaven?
Like a playful parrot,
as this young girl hops along,
fearing her tender feet might hurt,
laying down a soft bed of flowers,
even the cool breeze comes by.
The colorful garden,
the sky, and the earth—
all is pure joy here, and to enjoy
this lovely sight every day,
both you and I share a part.
Will the sweet mango dancing in my eyes
soon rest and play in my hands?
The day I give it to you myself
is sure to come;
why this impatient rush?
A green parrot, a string of pearls,
a blooming jasmine vine—who is she?
Arriving in the chariot of a lovely woman,
are you a daughter of heaven?
Speaking in gentle whispers,
with shy, playful glances,
her flower-soft tenderness
will inspire a hundred songs,
as her subtle gestures reveal her charms.
Like a sweet flower without any thorns
is her graceful, peacock-like form,
and when I gather her in my arms,
a deep desire sways within me.
At that wondrous moment,
will heaven appear right before our eyes?
Things never seen and never heard before—
will love make them all clear?
A golden glow, an innocent
heart, and a noble spirit—who is he?
Arriving in the chariot
of a king, are you a son of heaven?
Draped in golden silk,
as this sweet little bird walks softly,
each time I reach out to touch her,
how can I describe this intoxicating thrill?
To hold hands and play together,
there will be plenty of time as days go by;
even if our eyes meet and spark,
let our rush of love slow down for today.
We can go to the school of love,
so come running to my side!
In that quiet chamber,
learning our sweet lessons—
won't those times be full of delight?
A golden glow, an innocent
heart, and a noble spirit—who is he?
Arriving in the chariot
of a king, are you a son of heaven?
A green parrot, a string of pearls,
a blooming jasmine vine—who is she?
Arriving in the chariot of a lovely woman,
are you a daughter of heaven?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Pachai Kili Muthu Charam is an iconic romantic duet from M.G. Ramachandran's 1973 blockbuster Ulagam Sutrum Valiban, featuring MGR and Manjula. The song portrays two lovers exchanging poetic compliments and expressing admiration for each other's beauty, virtue, and character. The hero compares his beloved to a green parrot, a pearl necklace, and a delicate jasmine vine, asking if she is a divine princess. In response, the heroine praises him as a noble, generous, golden-complexioned prince.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamaani)

“Thathai polae / Thaavum paavai”

Compares the graceful movement of the maiden directly to that of a parrot using the comparative marker 'polae'.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Pachai kili muthu / Charam mullai kodi yaaro”

Directly equates the woman to a green parrot, pearl string, and jasmine vine without using explicit comparative words.

Emona / Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Vanna cholai / Vaanam boomi yaavum”

Repetition of the initial 'Va' sound across words in the line for melodic flow.

Ethirhai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Ponnin niram pillai / Mannan ennum”

Matching of the second consonant 'n' sound between 'Ponnin' and 'Mannan'.

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Viswanathan and sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, this song was shot extensively in foreign locations, making 'Ulagam Sutrum Valiban' one of the earliest Tamil films to feature international overseas visuals.

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