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Lyrics & meaning

Sinthama Sirippa

From Deiveega Uravu · 1968

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
M. S. Rajeswari
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Deiveega Uravu1968

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Sindhaama sirippa singhara pappaBeautiful baby, you smile without spilling a single drop.
Sindhaama sirippa singhara pappaBeautiful baby, you smile without spilling a single drop.
Vandaaga parappa vaayadi pappaChatterbox baby, you flit around like a honeybee.
Sindhaama sirippa singhara pappaBeautiful baby, you smile without spilling a single drop.
Vandaaga parappa vaayadi pappaChatterbox baby, you flit around like a honeybee.
Female
Poovaaga madhicha pogama iruppaIf treated softly like a flower, she will stay put.
Thaanaaga ninaicha ohonnu rasippaIf she feels like it herself, she will thoroughly enjoy everything.
Poovaaga madhicha pogama iruppaIf treated softly like a flower, she will stay put.
Thaanaaga ninaicha ohonnu rasippaIf she feels like it herself, she will thoroughly enjoy everything.
Yaraanum adicha ammaannu azhaippaIf someone hits her, she calls out for her mother.
Aaraaroo padichaa appodhu paduppaIf a lullaby is sung, she immediately goes to sleep.
Female
Sindhaama sirippa singhara pappaBeautiful baby, you smile without spilling a single drop.
Vandaaga parappa vaayadi pappaChatterbox baby, you flit around like a honeybee.
Female
Thundaaga pazhuthu rendaana idhazhaiHer lips are ripe like two cut slices of fruit,
Onnaagha kuvippa ennaama koduppaShe pouts them together and gives the sweetest kisses!
Thundaaga pazhuthu rendaana idhazhaiHer lips are ripe like two cut slices of fruit,
Onnaagha kuvippa ennaama koduppaShe pouts them together and gives the sweetest kisses!
Pandhaaga kudhippa paalaga inippaaShe bounces around like a ball and is as sweet as milk.
Unnodu paduppa onnaagha kalappaShe sleeps beside you and merges into one with you.
Female
Sindhaama sirippa singhara pappaBeautiful baby, you smile without spilling a single drop.
Vandaaga parappa vaayadi pappaChatterbox baby, you flit around like a honeybee.
Female
Nenjodu anaichaa panjaaga iruppaIf held close to the chest, she becomes soft like cotton.
Kondaadum edathil kummaalam adippaIn places of celebration, she creates joyous cheer.
Nenjodu anaichaa panjaaga iruppaIf held close to the chest, she becomes soft like cotton.
Kondaadum edathil kummaalam adippaIn places of celebration, she creates joyous cheer.
Sendaga midhappa anjaama nadappaShe floats like a lotus bloom and walks without fear.
Ennaalum unakkae ponnaagha porappaForever, she is born as pure gold just for you.
Female
Sindhaama sirippa singhara pappaBeautiful baby, you smile without spilling a single drop.
Vandaaga parappa vaayadi pappaChatterbox baby, you flit around like a honeybee.
Sindhaama sirippa singhara pappaBeautiful baby, you smile without spilling a single drop.
Vandaaga parappa vaayadi pappaChatterbox baby, you flit around like a honeybee.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a charming and affectionate ode to a toddler, celebrating her innocence, playful nature, and endearing antics. The lyrics paint a joyful portrait of a child who brightens her home with her constant chatter, sweet kisses, innocent demands, and affectionate nature.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Vandaaga parappa vaayadi pappa

Compares the child's energetic movement to a bee flying around ('Vandaaga parappa').

Simile (Upamai)

Nenjodu anaichaa panjaaga iruppa

Compares the child's softness to cotton when hugged close ('Panjaaga iruppa').

Alliteration (Monaai)

Sindhaama sirippa singhara pappa

Repetition of the initial 'S' sound across words ('Sindhaama', 'sirippa', 'singhara').

Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)

Sindhaama sirippa / Vandaaga parappa

Rhyming second letters ('nda') in 'Sindhaama' and 'Vandaaga'.

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Trivia

M. S. Rajeswari was renowned in South Indian cinema for specializing in singing in a distinct voice suited for child actors. Kannadasan's simple yet evocative use of everyday Tamil child-rearing imagery made this song an endearing classic.

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