Thaale Thaale En Premai
From Bala Nagamma · 1960
- Lyricist
- Kambadasan
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- Paamarthi
- Details
- Bala Nagamma1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thaalae thaalae en premai kilikaal thaalae | Lullaby, lullaby, my beloved parrots, lullaby. |
| Chorus :Thaalae thaalae anbae paingilikaal thaalae | Chorus: Lullaby, lullaby, dear sweet green parrots, lullaby. |
| All :Jo jo hoo jo jo hoo | All: Lullaby sounds (Jo jo hoo jo jo hoo). |
| Female | |
| Aabathendraal paar meethendrum | Whenever danger arises on this earth, |
| Anbu naagar thunai | The loving serpent stands as a protective companion. |
| Chorus :Nal anbu naagar thunai | Chorus: The good, loving serpent stands as a protective companion. |
| Female | |
| Perarulilae annaiyaagum | In its supreme grace, it becomes like a mother, |
| Perumai vaainthathindrae | It is bestowed with great pride and honor today. |
| Chorus :Per inbam sernthathingae | Chorus: Immense joy has united right here today. |
| Female | |
| Thaalae thaalae en premai kilikaal thaalae | Lullaby, lullaby, my beloved parrots, lullaby. |
| Chorus :Thaalae thaalae anbae paingilikaal thaalae | Chorus: Lullaby, lullaby, dear sweet green parrots, lullaby. |
| All :Jo jo hoo jo jo hoo mm mm mm mmm…. | All: Lullaby sounds (Jo jo hoo jo jo hoo mm mm mm mmm....). |
| Hmm mm mm mmm mm mm mmm | Humming sounds (Hmm mm mm mmm mm mm mmm). |
தாலே தாலே என் ப்ரேமை கிளிகாள் தாலே
குழு :
தாலே தாலே அன்பே பைங்கிளிகாள் தாலே
அனைவரும் :
ஜோ ஜோ ஓஹோ ஜோ ஜோ ஓஹோ
Lullaby, lullaby, my beloved parrots, lullaby.
Chorus: Lullaby, lullaby, dear sweet green parrots, lullaby.
All: Lullaby sounds (Jo jo hoo jo jo hoo).
ஆபத்தென்றால் பார் மீதென்றும்
அன்பு நாகர் துணை....
குழு :
நல் அன்பு நாகர் துணை
Whenever danger arises on this earth,
The loving serpent stands as a protective companion.
Chorus: The good, loving serpent stands as a protective companion.
பேரருளிலே அன்னையாகும்
பெருமை வாய்ந்ததின்றே
குழு :
பேர் இன்பம் சேர்ந்ததிங்கே
In its supreme grace, it becomes like a mother,
It is bestowed with great pride and honor today.
Chorus: Immense joy has united right here today.
தாலே தாலே என் ப்ரேமை கிளிகாள் தாலே
குழு :
தாலே தாலே அன்பே பைங்கிளிகாள் தாலே
அனைவரும் :
ஜோ ஜோ ஓஹோ ஜோ ஜோ ஓஹோ ம்ம்ம்ம்
ம்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம் ....
Lullaby, lullaby, my beloved parrots, lullaby.
Chorus: Lullaby, lullaby, dear sweet green parrots, lullaby.
All: Lullaby sounds (Jo jo hoo jo jo hoo mm mm mm mmm....).
Humming sounds (Hmm mm mm mmm mm mm mmm).
Thaalae thaalae en premai kilikaal thaalae
Lullaby, lullaby, my beloved parrots, lullaby.
Chorus :Thaalae thaalae anbae paingilikaal thaalae
Chorus: Lullaby, lullaby, dear sweet green parrots, lullaby.
All :Jo jo hoo jo jo hoo
All: Lullaby sounds (Jo jo hoo jo jo hoo).
Aabathendraal paar meethendrum
Whenever danger arises on this earth,
Anbu naagar thunai
The loving serpent stands as a protective companion.
Chorus :Nal anbu naagar thunai
Chorus: The good, loving serpent stands as a protective companion.
Perarulilae annaiyaagum
In its supreme grace, it becomes like a mother,
Perumai vaainthathindrae
It is bestowed with great pride and honor today.
Chorus :Per inbam sernthathingae
Chorus: Immense joy has united right here today.
Thaalae thaalae en premai kilikaal thaalae
Lullaby, lullaby, my beloved parrots, lullaby.
Chorus :Thaalae thaalae anbae paingilikaal thaalae
Chorus: Lullaby, lullaby, dear sweet green parrots, lullaby.
All :Jo jo hoo jo jo hoo mm mm mm mmm….
All: Lullaby sounds (Jo jo hoo jo jo hoo mm mm mm mmm....).
Hmm mm mm mmm mm mm mmm
Humming sounds (Hmm mm mm mmm mm mm mmm).
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a tender lullaby sung to soothe young ones, affectionately addressing them as sweet parrots ('premai kilikaal'). The lyrics convey themes of divine guardian protection and maternal warmth, illustrating how a benevolent serpent acts like a protective mother whenever danger manifests on earth. Composed by Paamarthi with lyrics by Kambadasan and sung sweetly by P. Leela, the song radiates peace, maternal affection, and spiritual reassurance through its rhythmic refrains.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Thaalae thaalae en premai kilikaal thaalae”
Addressing the loved ones as sweet green parrots ('premai kilikaal' / 'paingilikaal') and describing the benevolent cobra as a mother ('annaiyaagum').
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Perarulilae annaiyaagum / Perumai vaainthathindrae”
The second letter 'ra' rhymes across 'Perarulilae' and 'Perumai'.
Repetition (Anaphora / Rhythm)
“Thaalae thaalae en premai kilikaal thaalae”
The word 'Thaalae' (lullaby) is repeated to create a soothing rhythmic effect suitable for a lullaby.
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Trivia
The legend of Bala Nagamma is one of the most famous folkloric tales in South India, featuring dramatic themes of divine serpents acting as guardians. This 1960 Tamil film adaptation featured music by Paamarthi, with prominent tracks sung by legendary vocalist P. Leela.
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