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Lyrics & meaning

Pachchai Kili Paadudhu

From Amara Deepam · 1956

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Jikki
Music directors
T. Chalapathi Rao, G. Ramanathan
Movie name
Amara Deepam
Movie release year
1956
Lyrics added on
25 Aug 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oo….oo….oo…oo….
Oo….oo….oo…oo….
Pachchaikili paaduthu pakkam vanthae aaduthu
Ingae paaru un thunbam paranthoduthu
Pachchaikili paaduthu pakkam vanthae aaduthu
Ingae paaru un thunbam paranthoduthu
Kallam ariyaathathu romba saadhu
Verengum odaathu
Un sollaith thallaa…..thu
Kallam ariyaathathu romba saadhu
Verengum odaathu
Un sollaith thallaa…..thu
Pachchaikili paaduthu pakkam vanthae aaduthu
Ingae paaru un thunbam paranthoduthu
Oo….oo….oo….oo…oo….oo….oo…oo….
Unnai kaanaavittaal uyir vaadum
Vanthaal inbam koodum
Santhosam kondaa…..dum
Unnai kaanaavittaal uyir vaadum
Vanthaal inbam koodum
Santhosam kondaa…..dum
Pachchaikili paaduthu pakkam vanthae aaduthu
Ingae paaru un thunbam paranthoduthu
Kadhal kadhai sollavo manam koosum
Kannaal adhai pesum
Anbaal valai vee….sum
Kadhal kadhai sollavo manam koosum
Kannaal adhai pesum
Anbaal valai vee….sum
Pachchaikili paaduthu pakkam vanthae aaduthu
Ingae paaru un thunbam paranthoduthu
Pachchaikili paaduthu pakkam vanthae aaduthu
Ingae paaru un thunbam paranthoduthu…..
Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh...
Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh...
The green parrot sings, coming close to dance,
Look here, your sorrow is flying away!
The green parrot sings, coming close to dance,
Look here, your sorrow is flying away!
It knows no deceit; it is very gentle,
It will not run away anywhere else,
It will never disregard your word.
It knows no deceit; it is very gentle,
It will not run away anywhere else,
It will never disregard your word.
The green parrot sings, coming close to dance,
Look here, your sorrow is flying away!
Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh...
Without seeing you, its life withers away,
When you come, joy overflows,
And it celebrates with happiness.
Without seeing you, its life withers away,
When you come, joy overflows,
And it celebrates with happiness.
The green parrot sings, coming close to dance,
Look here, your sorrow is flying away!
Its heart is shy to speak of love,
So it speaks through its eyes,
And casts a net of love.
Its heart is shy to speak of love,
So it speaks through its eyes,
And casts a net of love.
The green parrot sings, coming close to dance,
Look here, your sorrow is flying away!
The green parrot sings, coming close to dance,
Look here, your sorrow is flying away!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Pachchaikili Paaduthu is a tender romantic track from the 1956 film Amara Deepam. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi uses the poetic imagery of a green parrot (pachchaikili) as a metaphor for an innocent, loving partner. The parrot symbolizes purity, innocence, loyalty, and deep affection that banishes grief and brightens life. The song highlights how true love needs no complex words; it communicates shyly through soft glances and unconditional warmth, bringing ultimate happiness and relief from life's troubles.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvakam)

“Pachchaikili paaduthu pakkam vanthae aaduthu”

The 'green parrot' (pachchaikili) serves as a sweet metaphor for an innocent and devoted lover who brings happiness.

Second Letter Rhyme (Ethugai)

“Pachchaikili paaduthu / Ingae paaru un thunbam paranthoduthu”

The second consonant sound 'dha' repeats in consecutive lines ('paaduthu' / 'oduthu'), creating musical harmony.

Personification

“Kadhal kadhai sollavo manam koosum / Kannaal adhai pesum”

Human qualities such as shyness in declaring love and communicating through subtle eye contact are attributed to the metaphorical parrot.

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Trivia

Amara Deepam (1956), starring Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, and Savitri, featured popular musical compositions by T. Chalapathi Rao and G. Ramanathan. A. Maruthakasi's lyricism in this track remains a famous example of using gentle nature motifs to portray soft romantic devotion in early Tamil cinema.

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