Thalaattu Paada
From Thudhu Po Chellakiliye · 1991
- Lyricist
- Kalidasan
- Singer
- Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Thudhu Po Chellakiliye1991
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thalaatu paada vanthen | I came to sing a lullaby |
| Thathi varum muthu ratham | A pearl chariot toddling along |
| Thaai maaman tholinilae | Upon the maternal uncle's shoulder |
| Kannurangum nandha vanam | A flower garden sleeping soundly |
| Female | |
| Adi urukkaatha thangamae | Oh pure, un-melted gold |
| Nee karukkatha vairamae | You are an un-blemished diamond |
| Adi urukkaatha thangamae | Oh pure, un-melted gold |
| Nee karukkatha vairamae | You are an un-blemished diamond |
| Female | |
| Thalaatu paada vanthen | I came to sing a lullaby |
| Thathi varum muthu ratham | A pearl chariot toddling along |
| Thaai maaman tholinilae | Upon the maternal uncle's shoulder |
| Kannurangum nandha vanam | A flower garden sleeping soundly |
| Female | |
| Aathathaan ilaiyinu | Do not grieve, thinking that father is not around |
| Ammmadi kalangaathey | My little child, do not feel distressed |
| Naathoda thanniyai pola | Like water flowing alongside young saplings |
| Naanthaan thonai irupaen | I myself will remain as your constant support |
| Female | |
| Thai maasam thaamraikki | In the month of Thai, for my lotus child |
| Mai poosi poo mudipen | I will adorn you with eye-kohl and flowers |
| Vaigaasi pudhu nelavae | Oh fresh new moon of the Vaigasi month |
| Kaikothu vazhi nadapean | I will walk holding your hand |
| Female | |
| Aariro aararo aariro oh aariro | Aariro aararo aariro oh aariro |
| Aariro aariro oh aariro oh aariro | Aariro aariro oh aariro oh aariro |
| Aariro oh aariro …. | Aariro oh aariro... |
தாலாட்டு பாட வந்தேன்
தத்தி வரும் முத்து ரதம்
தாய் மாமன் தோளினிலே
கண்ணுறங்கும் நந்தவனம்
I came to sing a lullaby
A pearl chariot toddling along
Upon the maternal uncle's shoulder
A flower garden sleeping soundly
அடி உருக்காத தங்கமே
நீ கருக்காத வைரமே
அடி உருக்காத தங்கமே
நீ கருக்காத வைரமே
Oh pure, un-melted gold
You are an un-blemished diamond
Oh pure, un-melted gold
You are an un-blemished diamond
தாலாட்டு பாட வந்தேன்
தத்தி வரும் முத்து ரதம்
தாய் மாமன் தோளினிலே
கண்ணுறங்கும் நந்தவனம்
I came to sing a lullaby
A pearl chariot toddling along
Upon the maternal uncle's shoulder
A flower garden sleeping soundly
ஆத்தாதான் இல்லையின்னு
அம்மாடி கலங்காதே
நாத்தோட தண்ணியப் போல
நான்தானே தொணையிருப்பேன்
Do not grieve, thinking that father is not around
My little child, do not feel distressed
Like water flowing alongside young saplings
I myself will remain as your constant support
தை மாசம் தாமரைக்கி
மைப்பூசி பூ முடிப்பேன்
வைகாசி புது நெலவே
கைக்கோத்து வழி நடப்பேன்
In the month of Thai, for my lotus child
I will adorn you with eye-kohl and flowers
Oh fresh new moon of the Vaigasi month
I will walk holding your hand
ஆரிரோ ஆராரோ ஆரிரோ ஓ ஆரிரோ
ஆரிரோ ஓ ஆரிரோ ஆரிரோ ஓ ஆரிரோ
ஆரிரோ ஓ ஆரிரோ....
Aariro aararo aariro oh aariro
Aariro aariro oh aariro oh aariro
Aariro oh aariro...
Thalaatu paada vanthen
I came to sing a lullaby
Thathi varum muthu ratham
A pearl chariot toddling along
Thaai maaman tholinilae
Upon the maternal uncle's shoulder
Kannurangum nandha vanam
A flower garden sleeping soundly
Adi urukkaatha thangamae
Oh pure, un-melted gold
Nee karukkatha vairamae
You are an un-blemished diamond
Adi urukkaatha thangamae
Oh pure, un-melted gold
Nee karukkatha vairamae
You are an un-blemished diamond
Thalaatu paada vanthen
I came to sing a lullaby
Thathi varum muthu ratham
A pearl chariot toddling along
Thaai maaman tholinilae
Upon the maternal uncle's shoulder
Kannurangum nandha vanam
A flower garden sleeping soundly
Aathathaan ilaiyinu
Do not grieve, thinking that father is not around
Ammmadi kalangaathey
My little child, do not feel distressed
Naathoda thanniyai pola
Like water flowing alongside young saplings
Naanthaan thonai irupaen
I myself will remain as your constant support
Thai maasam thaamraikki
In the month of Thai, for my lotus child
Mai poosi poo mudipen
I will adorn you with eye-kohl and flowers
Vaigaasi pudhu nelavae
Oh fresh new moon of the Vaigasi month
Kaikothu vazhi nadapean
I will walk holding your hand
Aariro aararo aariro oh aariro
Aariro aararo aariro oh aariro
Aariro aariro oh aariro oh aariro
Aariro aariro oh aariro oh aariro
Aariro oh aariro ….
Aariro oh aariro...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This heartwarming Tamil lullaby conveys deep affection, comfort, and assurance to a young child who is missing a father figure. The singer, serving as a protective and caring guardian, reassures the child that they will never be alone and will be cared for with eternal love. Metaphors of priceless treasures like pure gold, untarnished diamonds, and a flowering garden highlight the child's value to the family. Set against rural Tamil cultural traditions, the lyrics refer to customary care such as dressing the child up with kohl and flowers in auspicious Tamil months like Thai and Vaigasi. The soothing rhythm and maternal imagery create an atmosphere of warmth, security, and everlasting familial companionship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Thalaatu paada vanthen / Thathi varum muthu ratham / Thaai maaman tholinilae”
Repetition of the initial 'Tha' sound across lines creating a melodic lullaby cadence.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Adi urukkaatha thangamae / Nee karukkatha vairamae”
Directly comparing the child to un-melted gold, an unblemished diamond, and a flower garden.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Naathoda thanniyai pola / Naanthaan thonai irupaen”
Using 'pola' (like) to compare constant support to stream water nourishing young saplings.
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Trivia
Composed by Deva with lyrics by Kalidasan, this soothing track features the distinct vocals of Swarnalatha. It highlights the traditional Tamil cultural role of the 'Thaai Maaman' (maternal uncle) who acts as a key protective pillar in a child's life.
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