Shreya Ghoshal performs ‘Chellamey’ from the album ‘Poikkal Kuthirai,’ with Madan Karky’s lyrics and D. Imman’s composition. The track centers on gratitude toward a maternal figure. Ghoshal’s vocal delivery underscores themes of safety and devotion.
Released: July 2, 2022
Chellamey
D. Imman | Shreya Ghoshal • From “Poikkal Kuthirai”
Madan Karky references specific sacrifices: ‘Naan Vaazha, Unadhu Kanavai Kolvai’ acknowledges dream abandonment for another’s survival. The line ‘Kadavul Endren Athai Maruthai’ elevates maternal care to divine status while rejecting formal deification.
Chellame ChellameMy dear one, my dear one,
Magizhvathellam Unnaleall my happiness comes from you.
Chellame ChellameMy dear one, my dear one,
Anaikka Yaarundu Un Polewho’s there to embrace me like you?
Sirippathu Un KannilI see my joy when you smile,
En Inbam Naan Kaanathanit’s how I find my own happiness.
Azhuvathu Un TholilI cry on your shoulder,
Kan Moodi Naan Saayathanjust to lean there with my eyes closed.
Kadavul Endren Athai MaruthaiI called you God, but you refused it.
Maruthidinum Nee En Maru ThaiEven if you refuse, you’re my second mother.
Chellame ChellameMy dear one, my dear one,
Magizhvathellam Unnaleall my happiness comes from you.
Chellame ChellameMy dear one, my dear one,
Anaikka Yaarundu Un Polewho’s there to embrace me like you?
Kattukadanga SinathilIn my uncontrollable anger,
Naan Eriyum Pothumas I’m burning with rage,
Kattiyanaithe Anaithidumyour tight embrace and
Kanivu Pothumyour kindness are enough.
Naan ThoongaSo I can sleep,
Kanavu Kadhaigal Solvaiyou tell me stories of dreams.
Naan VaazhaSo I can live,
Unadhu Kanavai Kolvaiyou sacrifice your own dreams.
Naan Enna Seidhalum PoruBear with me, no matter what I do,
Eppodhum Ennodu Iruand stay with me always.
Mazhalaiyin NagaramaiLike a city of childhood innocence,
Sirumiyin Nagaramailike a city for a little girl,
Pathinmam Naan Adaikaiyilwhen I reach my teenage years,
Enakku Nee Sigaramai Chellameyou’re the summit of my world, my dear.
Chellame ChellameMy dear one, my dear one,
Magizhvathellam Unnaleall my happiness comes from you.
Chellame ChellameMy dear one, my dear one,
Anaikka Yaarundu Un Polewho’s there to embrace me like you?
Sirippathu Un KannilI find my joy in your eyes when you smile,
En Inbam Naan Kaanathanjust so I can see my happiness.
Azhuvathu Un TholilI weep upon your shoulder,
Kan Moodi Naan Saayathanwhile leaning there with my eyes closed.
Kadavul Endren Athai MaruthaiI called you a deity, but you denied it.
Maruthidinum Nee En Maru ThaiEven with your denial, you’re my second mother.
Unconditional support defines the Chellamey lyrics translation. Ghoshal’s vocal layers amplify Karky’s tribute to selfless guardianship. The Poikkal Kuthirai album frames this as an enduring celebration of maternal bonds.
