Pachapulla Nenjukkulle
From Vellai Manasu · 1985
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Vellai Manasu1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa | Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother |
| Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa | Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother |
| Poochchoodi aaraezhu maasam aachchu | It has been six or seven months since adornment with flowers |
| Male | |
| Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa | Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother |
| Poochchoodi aaraezhu maasam aachchu | It has been six or seven months since adornment with flowers |
| Male | |
| Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa | Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother |
| Male | |
| Munthaana moodi vachcha senthaazhm poo parikka | To pluck the fragrant screwed pine flower tucked under her sari veil |
| Vaaraano maattaano aasa mamanthaan | Will he come or will he not? The mind is weighed down by desire |
| Thekkaala kaaththadikka thegamthaan vearthirukka | As the southern wind blows, causing the body to sweat |
| Ammaadi thaalaama vaadum neramthaan | Oh dear, this is a time of unbearable wilting longing |
| Ingaethaan kaaththu kidakka aththaana paaththu irukka | Lying in wait right here, looking out eagerly for her beloved cousin |
| Ingaethaan kaaththu kidakka aththaana paaththu irukka | Lying in wait right here, looking out eagerly for her beloved cousin |
| Male | |
| Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa | Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother |
| Poochchoodi aaraezhu maasam aachchu | It has been six or seven months since adornment with flowers |
| Male | |
| Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa | Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother |
| Male | |
| Neththiyila pottu vachchu uchchiyila poo mudichchu | Wearing a bindi on her forehead and flowers tucked in her hair crown |
| Oththayila ninnaalae chinna ponnuthaan | The young girl stood all alone |
| Thaambhoolam paakku vachu panjaanga naal kurichchu | Arranging betel leaves and nuts, fixing an auspicious date via the almanac |
| Kannaalam pannaalum kanni ponnuthaan | Even if married, she remains an untouched maiden |
| Angaethaan deivam irukka ingaethaan therum kidakka | The deity resides over there, while the temple chariot lies here |
| Angaethaan deivam irukka ingaethaan therum kidakka | The deity resides over there, while the temple chariot lies here |
| Male | |
| Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa | Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother |
| Poochchoodi aaraezhu maasam aachchu | It has been six or seven months since adornment with flowers |
| Male | |
| Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa | Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother |
பச்சப்புள்ள நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே ஆச பூத்ததம்மா
பச்சப்புள்ள நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே ஆச பூத்ததம்மா
பூச்சூடி ஆறேழு மாசம் ஆச்சு
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
It has been six or seven months since adornment with flowers
பச்சப்புள்ள நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே ஆச பூத்ததம்மா
பூச்சூடி ஆறேழு மாசம் ஆச்சு
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
It has been six or seven months since adornment with flowers
பச்சப்புள்ள நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே ஆச பூத்ததம்மா
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
முந்தான மூடி வச்ச செந்தாழம் பூ பறிக்க
வாரானோ மாட்டானோ ஆச மாமன்தான்
தெக்கால காத்தடிக்க தேகம்தான் வேர்த்திருக்க
அம்மாடி தாளாம வாடும் நேரம்தான்
இங்கேதான் காத்து கிடக்க அத்தான பாத்து இருக்க
இங்கேதான் காத்து கிடக்க அத்தான பாத்து இருக்க
To pluck the fragrant screwed pine flower tucked under her sari veil
Will he come or will he not? The mind is weighed down by desire
As the southern wind blows, causing the body to sweat
Oh dear, this is a time of unbearable wilting longing
Lying in wait right here, looking out eagerly for her beloved cousin
Lying in wait right here, looking out eagerly for her beloved cousin
பச்சப்புள்ள நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே ஆச பூத்ததம்மா
பூச்சூடி ஆறேழு மாசம் ஆச்சு
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
It has been six or seven months since adornment with flowers
பச்சப்புள்ள நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே ஆச பூத்ததம்மா
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
நெத்தியில பொட்டு வச்சு உச்சியில பூ முடிச்சு
ஒத்தையில நின்னாளே சின்னப் பொண்ணுதான்
தாம்பூலம் பாக்கு வச்சு பஞ்சாங்க நாள் குறிச்சு
கண்ணாலம் பண்ணாலும் கன்னிப் பொண்ணுதான்
அங்கேதான் தெய்வம் இருக்க இங்கேதான் தேரும் கிடக்க
அங்கேதான் தெய்வம் இருக்க இங்கேதான் தேரும் கிடக்க
Wearing a bindi on her forehead and flowers tucked in her hair crown
The young girl stood all alone
Arranging betel leaves and nuts, fixing an auspicious date via the almanac
Even if married, she remains an untouched maiden
The deity resides over there, while the temple chariot lies here
The deity resides over there, while the temple chariot lies here
பச்சப்புள்ள நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே ஆச பூத்ததம்மா
பூச்சூடி ஆறேழு மாசம் ஆச்சு
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
It has been six or seven months since adornment with flowers
பச்சப்புள்ள நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே ஆச பூத்ததம்மா
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
Poochchoodi aaraezhu maasam aachchu
It has been six or seven months since adornment with flowers
Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
Poochchoodi aaraezhu maasam aachchu
It has been six or seven months since adornment with flowers
Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
Munthaana moodi vachcha senthaazhm poo parikka
To pluck the fragrant screwed pine flower tucked under her sari veil
Vaaraano maattaano aasa mamanthaan
Will he come or will he not? The mind is weighed down by desire
Thekkaala kaaththadikka thegamthaan vearthirukka
As the southern wind blows, causing the body to sweat
Ammaadi thaalaama vaadum neramthaan
Oh dear, this is a time of unbearable wilting longing
Ingaethaan kaaththu kidakka aththaana paaththu irukka
Lying in wait right here, looking out eagerly for her beloved cousin
Ingaethaan kaaththu kidakka aththaana paaththu irukka
Lying in wait right here, looking out eagerly for her beloved cousin
Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
Poochchoodi aaraezhu maasam aachchu
It has been six or seven months since adornment with flowers
Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
Neththiyila pottu vachchu uchchiyila poo mudichchu
Wearing a bindi on her forehead and flowers tucked in her hair crown
Oththayila ninnaalae chinna ponnuthaan
The young girl stood all alone
Thaambhoolam paakku vachu panjaanga naal kurichchu
Arranging betel leaves and nuts, fixing an auspicious date via the almanac
Kannaalam pannaalum kanni ponnuthaan
Even if married, she remains an untouched maiden
Angaethaan deivam irukka ingaethaan therum kidakka
The deity resides over there, while the temple chariot lies here
Angaethaan deivam irukka ingaethaan therum kidakka
The deity resides over there, while the temple chariot lies here
Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
Poochchoodi aaraezhu maasam aachchu
It has been six or seven months since adornment with flowers
Pachchapulla nenjukkulla aasa pooththathammaa
Desire has blossomed in the innocent child's heart, oh mother
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song depicts the innocent yet deep romantic yearning of a young woman who is waiting for her beloved groom. It conveys her transition into womanhood and her inner longing that has blossomed over six or seven months since coming of age rituals or formal betrothal. Through rural metaphors, the lyricist portrays her loneliness, physical discomfort from romantic yearning, and unfulfilled desire. The central mood captures a poignant mix of hope, innocence, and deep emotional separation, as she remains an untouched maiden waiting to be united with her partner.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Angaethaan deivam irukka ingaethaan therum kidakka”
The line compares the physical separation of the lovers to the distance between the temple deity and the chariot outside.
Imagery (Sensory Imagery)
“Munthaana moodi vachcha senthaazhm poo parikka”
Combines olfactory and tactile imagery of a fragrant flower veiled under a saree pallu waiting to be plucked.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Thekkaala kaaththadikka thegamthaan vearthirukka”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds 'Th' in 'Thekkaala' and 'Thegamthaan' creating a rhythmic flow.
Edhukai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Angaethaan deivam irukka ingaethaan therum kidakka”
Second letter matching sound ('ng') between 'Angaethaan' and 'Ingaethaan'.
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Trivia
'Pachchapulla Nenjukkulla' is a popular track from the 1985 movie 'Vellai Manasu', composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh and sung by K. J. Yesudas with lyrics penned by Vaali. The song showcases a blend of folk cadence and classical melody structure.
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