M. S. Rajeswari and A. L. Ragavan perform ‘Ambuli Mama’ from the album ‘Engal Selvi,’ featuring Kuyilan’s lyrics and K. V. Mahadevan’s composition. The Tamil lullaby presents a child’s playful exchange with the moon, mixing curiosity with quiet sorrow.
Ambuli Mama
A. L. Ragavan | M. S. Rajeswari • From “Engal Selvi”
Ambuli Mama Lyrics Translation A. L. Ragavan | M. S. Rajeswari | Engal Selvi
Kuyilan structures the dialogue around two key moments. A child asks the moon about motherless children, revealing unexpected vulnerability. The moon responds that distance protects it from harm, offering gentle wisdom.
Ambuli Mama VaruvaayaeUncle Moon, won’t you come to me?
Azhagu Nilaavai TharuvaayaeBring your lovely moonlight for me
Ambuli Mama VaruvaayaeUncle Moon, won’t you come to me?
Azhagu Nilaavai TharuvaayaeBring your lovely moonlight for me
Inbamudan VilaiyaadaTo play together with joy
Endrum Thunaiyae PurivaayaeYou’ll always be my companion
Ambuli MamaUncle Moon
Ambuli MamaUncle Moon
Ambuli Mama AaaUncle Moon, oh
Kanmani Pappa AzhaiththaalaeWhen my darling child calls out
Kattaayam Varuven Tharai MelaeI’ll surely come down to the ground
Kanmani Pappa AzhaihthaalaeWhen my darling child calls out
Kattaayam Varuven Tharai MelaeI’ll surely come down to the ground
Thunbamellaam OdidumeEvery sorrow will simply vanish
Unnudan Saernthu SiriththaalaeIf I share a laugh with you
Kanmani PappaMy darling child
Ettaatha Thooraththil Kittaatha PazhamaaiLike a fruit dangling out of reach
Iruppathu EdharkkaagaWhy do you stay so far away?
Nee Iruppathu EdharkagaWhy do you stay so far away?
Kettavar Kaiyil Ettaathu IrunthaalIt’s better to stay out of bad hands
Nallathu Adharkkaaga Rompa Nallathu AdharkkagaThat’s why it’s for the best, truly for the best
Kanmani PappaMy darling child
Pagalil Engae SendraayoWhere do you hide during the day?
Iravil Mattum VanthaayaeYou only appear when night falls
Iravil Mattum VanthaayaeYou only appear when night falls
Pagalil Thaayin Panividai SeithuAfter serving my mother all day
Iravil Ungalai Kaana VanthaenI’ve come to see you tonight
Unthan Amma YaaroTell me, who is your mother?
Aval Irupathu Entha OoroIn which town does she live?
Enthan Ullae Kudu Kudu KizhaviInside me dwells a tottering old lady
Iruppathai Neengal AriveeroDid you know she’s right there?
Kanmani PappaMy darling child
Thaayodu Vaazhnthidum ThumbigalaeOh dragonflies living with your mothers
Thaayillaa Pillaigalai KandanaiyoHave you seen children with no mother?
Thaayodu Vaazhnthidum ThumbigalaeOh dragonflies living with your mothers
Thaayillaa Pillaigalai KandanaiyoHave you seen children with no mother?
Thaayaar Madiyil AnboduThough raised with love in a mother’s lap
Valarnthum Ammaa IllaiyaeMom isn’t here anymore
Idhu Thandanaiyaa Ambuli MamaIs this my punishment, Uncle Moon?
Kanmani PappaMy darling child
Ambuli MamaUncle Moon
Kanmani PappaMy darling child
Ambuli Mama Music Video
Childlike innocence masking personal loss defines the ‘Ambuli Mama’ lyrics translation. This classic Tamil composition balances simple questions with emotional depth through precise word choices.