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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
Details
Amara Deepam1956

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Oo….oo….oo…oo….Oo....oo....oo...oo....
Oo….oo….oo…oo….Oo....oo....oo...oo....
Female
Pachchaikili paaduthu pakkam vanthae aaduthuThe green parrot sings and comes near to dance,
Ingae paaru un thunbam paranthoduthuLook here, your sorrow flies away!
Pachchaikili paaduthu pakkam vanthae aaduthuThe green parrot sings and comes near to dance,
Ingae paaru un thunbam paranthoduthuLook here, your sorrow flies away!
Female
Kallam ariyaathathu romba saadhuIt knows no deceit and is very gentle,
Verengum odaathuIt will not run away anywhere else,
Un sollaith thallaa…..thuIt will never disobey your words...
Kallam ariyaathathu romba saadhuIt knows no deceit and is very gentle,
Verengum odaathuIt will not run away anywhere else,
Un sollaith thallaa…..thuIt will never disobey your words...
Female
Pachchaikili paaduthu pakkam vanthae aaduthuThe green parrot sings and comes near to dance,
Ingae paaru un thunbam paranthoduthuLook here, your sorrow flies away!
Female
Oo….oo….oo….oo…oo….oo….oo…oo….Oo....oo....oo....oo...oo....oo....oo...oo....
Female
Unnai kaanaavittaal uyir vaadumIf it does not see you, its life wilts,
Vanthaal inbam koodumIf you arrive, joy increases,
Santhosam kondaa…..dumIt celebrates with happiness...
Unnai kaanaavittaal uyir vaadumIf it does not see you, its life wilts,
Vanthaal inbam koodumIf you arrive, joy increases,
Santhosam kondaa…..dumIt celebrates with happiness...
Female
Pachchaikili paaduthu pakkam vanthae aaduthuThe green parrot sings and comes near to dance,
Ingae paaru un thunbam paranthoduthuLook here, your sorrow flies away!
Female
Kadhal kadhai sollavo manam koosumIt feels shy to tell a story of love,
Kannaal adhai pesumIt speaks that love through its eyes,
Anbaal valai vee….sumIt casts a net of affection...
Kadhal kadhai sollavo manam koosumIt feels shy to tell a story of love,
Kannaal adhai pesumIt speaks that love through its eyes,
Anbaal valai vee….sumIt casts a net of affection...
Female
Pachchaikili paaduthu pakkam vanthae aaduthuThe green parrot sings and comes near to dance,
Ingae paaru un thunbam paranthoduthuLook here, your sorrow flies away!
Pachchaikili paaduthu pakkam vanthae aaduthuThe green parrot sings and comes near to dance,
Ingae paaru un thunbam paranthoduthu…..Look here, your sorrow flies away...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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