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Lyrics & meaning

Unnai Parthaal Podhum

From Azhagu Kutti Chellam · 2016

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Balram
Music director
Ved Shankar
Details
Azhagu Kutti Chellam2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Unnai paarthaal podhumJust looking at you is enough
Endhan azhagu kutti chellamMy beautiful little darling
Indha jenmam theerumThis life feels fulfilled
Endhan azhagu kutti chellamMy beautiful little darling
Male
Iraivan avanThat God,
Uruvam edhuwhat is His form?
Naan kaangirenI am seeing it,
Neethaan adhuit is you.
Male
Unnai paarthaal podhumJust looking at you is enough
Endhan azhagu kutti chellamMy beautiful little darling
Indha jenmam theerumThis life feels fulfilled
Endhan azhagu kutti chellamMy beautiful little darling
Male
Nee yaar…Who are you...
Nee yaaro naanthaanWhoever you were, it was I who
Neeyaai maarinaaitransformed into you.
Naan yaar…Who am I...
Naan yaaro neethaanWhoever I was, it was you who
Naanendru koorinaaiproclaimed 'It is me'.
Male
Ver naanI am the root,
Poo neethaan poovaeyou are the flower, oh flower,
Vaasam veesinaaiyou spread fragrance.
Vaasam….Fragrance....
En swasam endrummy breath forever
Neethaanaeis only you.
Male
Unnai paarthaal podhumJust looking at you is enough
Endhan azhagu kutti chellamMy beautiful little darling
Indha jenmam theerumThis life feels fulfilled
Endhan azhagu kutti chellamMy beautiful little darling
Male
Unai alli naan konjum podhuWhen I gather you close and cuddle you,
Adhai pola sugam ingu yaedhuwhat bliss on earth compares to that?
Unakkaaga poo pookkum boomiThe earth blooms with flowers for you,
Unai theenda mazhaiyaagum megamthe clouds turn into rain to touch you.
Male
Sorgathin thundonnuA piece of heaven,
Manmeedhu vandhaehaving descended upon the earth,
Kai neeti vilayaada kandaen…..I saw it reach out its hands and play...
Inbathin arthangalThe true meanings of joy
Un muththam endraeare in your kiss,
Muthaada piththaerinenI became enamored with affection to kiss you.
Male
Nee pesum baashaiThe language you speak,
Kettaal podhumif I hear it, that is enough,
Naan konda ellaaall the sorrows
Thunbamum theerumthat I hold will vanish.
Un paadham veetilIf your tiny feet
Vandhaal podhumenter our home, that is enough,
Unakkaaga vaazhven naanI shall live solely for you.
Male
Unnai paarthaal podhumJust looking at you is enough
Endhan azhagu kutti chellamMy beautiful little darling
Indha jenmam theerumThis life feels fulfilled
Endhan azhagu kutti chellamMy beautiful little darling
Male
Iraivan avanThat God,
Uruvam edhuwhat is His form?
Naan kaangirenI am seeing it,
Neethaan adhuit is you.
Male
Unnai paarthaal podhumJust looking at you is enough
Endhan azhagu kutti chellamMy beautiful little darling
Indha jenmam theerumThis life feels fulfilled
Endhan azhagu kutti chellamMy beautiful little darling

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Azhagu Kutti Chellam' is a heartwarming lullaby and ode celebrating the unconditional love, innocence, and joy that a child brings into a parent's life. The song expresses how holding and witnessing the child makes life feel complete, portraying the child as a divine presence and a piece of heaven that descended to earth. Through tender imagery, the lyricist conveys how every struggle disappears in the presence of the child, whose existence redefines the parent's sense of purpose and identity. Written by Na. Muthu Kumar, the song highlights the spiritual connection between parent and child through gentle metaphors of nature and devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Sorgathin thundonnu Manmeedhu vandhae

Comparing the child to a piece of heaven ('Sorgathin thundonnu') and a flower blooming from a root ('Ver naan, Poo neethaan').

Personification

Unakkaaga poo pookkum boomi, Unai theenda mazhaiyaagum megam

Attributing intent to nature, describing clouds turning to rain specifically to touch the child and the earth blooming flowers for them.

Refrain / Repetition (Edukku)

Unnai paarthaal podhum Endhan azhagu kutti chellam

The thematic repeating refrain 'Unnai paarthaal podhum / Endhan azhagu kutti chellam' emphasizes the soothing central emotion of paternal love.

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Trivia

Trivia: The song shares its title with the film 'Azhagu Kutti Chellam' (2016), directed by Charles and composed by Ved Shanker. Late lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar, known for his masterful ability to write evocative songs about family bonds and childhood, penned this song to capture the emotional purity of parenthood.

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