Thulli Thulli Alaigalellaam Lyrics Translation – Thalai Koduthaan Thambi | A. M. Rajah | P. Susheela
A. M. Rajah and P. Susheela deliver “Thulli Thulli Alaigalellaam,” a Tamil song from ‘Thalai Koduthaan Thambi’. Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram’s lyrics and Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy’s composition set a gentle, conversational scene between lovers. They observe nature.
Thulli Thulli Alaigalellaam
A. M. Rajah | P. Susheela • From “Thalai Koduthaan Thambi”
Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram’s writing details a woman’s questions about waves and crabs. Her lover responds, linking nature’s actions to their own blossoming relationship. He suggests the waves “pinch your cheek to make you smile.”
Thulli Thulli Alaigal Ellam Enna SolludhuWhat are all these playful waves trying to say?
Pala Thundu Thunda Ezhundhu Adhu Enge SelludhuWhere are they heading, rising in so many pieces?
Thulli Thulli Alaigal Ellam Enna SolludhuWhat are all these playful waves trying to say?
Pala Thundu Thunda Ezhundhu Adhu Enge SelludhuWhere are they heading, rising in so many pieces?
Kalla Vizhi Parvai Thanai KandukolludhuIt’s noticing a mischievous gaze.
Kobam Konde ThulludhuIt’s leaping up, seemingly in anger.
Un Kannaththil Killi Vittu Sirikka SolludhuIt’s pinching your cheek, telling you to smile.
Kalla Vizhi Parvai Thanai KandukolludhuIt’s noticing a mischievous gaze.
Kobam Konde ThulludhuIt’s leaping up, seemingly in anger.
Un Kannaththil Killi Vittu Sirikka SolludhuIt’s pinching your cheek, telling you to smile.
Thenkadalin Oraththile Jilujilukkum EerathileOn the southern seashore, in the cool, moist sand,
Chinna Chinna Nandu Vandhu Enna PannudhuWhat are the tiny crabs coming to do?
Thenkadalin Oraththile Jilujilukkum EerathileOn the southern seashore, in the cool, moist sand,
Chinna Chinna Nandu Vandhu Enna PannudhuWhat are the tiny crabs coming to do?
Adhu Nilladha VegathileWith unstoppable speed,
Allum Pagal MogathileWith passion, day and night,
Neenda Valai Thondikkittu Kudumbam PannudhuThey’re digging long burrows and making a family.
Ithanaiyum Nammaippole Inbam ThedudhuAll of this is searching for joy, just like us.
Idhai Ennumbodhu Namadhu Manam Engo PogudhuWhen we think of this, our hearts go somewhere beautiful.
Kandathum Malaril Vandu Kadhal KolvathenWhy does the bee fall in love with the flower the moment it sees it?
Adhu Vandhu Vandhu Meimaranthu MayangipovathenWhy does it keep coming back, losing itself and swooning?
Kandathum Malaril Vandu Kadhal KolvathenWhy does the bee fall in love with the flower the moment it sees it?
Adhu Vandhu Vandhu Meimaranthu MayangipovathenWhy does it keep coming back, losing itself and swooning?
Kandavudan Kadhal Kollum Karanamum KelAsk for the reason why we fall in love at first sight!
Kandavudan Kadhal Kollum Karanamum KelAsk for the reason why we fall in love at first sight!
Singara Malar ThenIt’s the honey from a beautiful flower.
Nam Kanni Malar Nadiyathum VandupolathanIt’s just like a bee that seeks out a fresh flower.
Ha A A A A A AAh ah ah ah ah ah.
A A A Pakku Maracholaiyile Palapalakkum PalaiyileAh ah ah, in the betel nut grove, among the shimmering leaves,
Parandhu Parandhu Kuruvi Ellam Enna PinnudhuWhat are all the birds weaving, as they fly around and around?
Pakku Maracholaiyile Palapalakkum PalaiyileIn the betel nut grove, among the shimmering leaves,
Parandhu Parandhu Kuruvi Ellam Enna PinnudhuWhat are all the birds weaving, as they fly around and around?
Adhu Vazhkkai Thanai UnarndhukittuThey’re realizing the essence of life,
Manasum Manasum KalandhukittuTheir hearts are merging,
Mookkinale Koththi Koththi Koodu PinnudhuThey’re pecking with their beaks, weaving nests.
Ithanaiyum Nammaippole Inbam ThedudhuAll of this is searching for joy, just like us.
Idhai Ennumbodhu Namadhu Manam Engo PogudhuWhen we think of this, our hearts go somewhere beautiful.
The lovers’ observations conclude all natural things search for joy, like humans. Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram’s ‘Thulli Thulli Alaigalellaam’ lyrics meaning connects natural impulses to human romance. This reinforces the idea of universal companionship.
