Ambuli Mama Cover Art

Ambuli Mama Lyrics

From the movie Engal Selvi

Ambuli Mama Song Lyrics is the track from Engal Selvi Tamil Film – 1960. This song was sung by எம். எஸ். ராஜேஸ்வரி மற்றும் ஏ. எல். ராகவன். The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics works penned by Kuyilan.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

KV
Music DirectorK. V. Mahadevan
K
LyricistKuyilan

Singers

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Singerஎம். எஸ். ராஜேஸ்வரி மற்றும் ஏ. எல். ராகவன்

Star Cast

Not Specified

Singers : M. S. Rajeswari and A. L. Ragavan

Ambuli mama varuvaayae Azhagu nilaavai tharuvaayae

Ambuli mama varuvaayae Azhagu nilaavai tharuvaayae

Inbamudan vilaiyaada Endrum thunaiyae purivaayae

Ambuli mama Ambuli mama
Ambuli mama Aa…aaaa…

Kanmani pappa azhaiththaalae Kattaayam varuven tharai melae
Kanmani pappa azhaihthaalae Kattaayam varuven tharai melae
Thunbamellaam odidume Unnudan saernthu siriththaalae
Kanmani pappa Aaoooo

Ettaatha thooraththil kittaatha pazhamaai Iruppathu edharkkaaga
Nee iruppathu edharkaga

Kettavar kaiyil ettaathu irunthaal Nallathu adharkkaaga rompa nallathu adharkkaga
Kanmani pappaaaaa… Mmmmmmmm…

Pagalil engae sendraayo Iravil mattum vanthaayae
Iravil mattum vanthaayae

Pagalil thaayin panividai seithu Iravil ungalai kaana vanthaen
Oo…oo… Aaaaaa…
Mmmmm

Unthan amma yaaro Aval irupathu entha ooro

Enthan ullae kudu kudu kizhavi Iruppathai neengal ariveero
Kanmani pappaaa…aa Mmmm…mm…

Thaayodu vaazhnthidum thumbigalae Thaayillaa pillaigalai kandanaiyo
Thaayodu vaazhnthidum thumbigalae Thaayillaa pillaigalai kandanaiyo

Thaayaar madiyil anbodu Valarnthum ammaa illaiyae
Idhu thandanaiyaa ambuli mama Kanmani pappa…aaaa

Ambuli mama…aa…aaa

Kanmani pappa Mmm…mm…mm…
Aaaaaa Mmm…mm…mmm

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song is a poignant conversation between a child and the moon, personified as 'Ambuli Mama' (Moon Uncle). The child, expressing innocence and longing, asks the moon to come down and play, questioning its daytime whereabouts and its distant nature. The moon responds with gentle wisdom, explaining its duties and why it remains out of reach, hinting at the folklore of an old woman residing within it.

The song takes a melancholic turn as the child reveals their motherless state, asking if it's a punishment and lamenting the irreplaceable void a mother's absence creates. The moon, in turn, offers comfort and validation, affirming that showing affection to motherless children is indeed the right and compassionate thing to do, highlighting themes of childhood innocence, loss, and the universal need for comfort and companionship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Ambuli Mama?

Ambuli Mama is sung by எம். எஸ். ராஜேஸ்வரி மற்றும் ஏ. எல். ராகவன்.

Which movie is Ambuli Mama from?

The song Ambuli Mama is featured in the movie Engal Selvi.

Who wrote the lyrics for Ambuli Mama?

The lyrics for Ambuli Mama were written by Kuyilan with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.

Is English translation available for Ambuli Mama lyrics?

Yes! Ambuli Mama lyrics from Engal Selvi include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Ambuli Mama lyrics?

This song is a poignant conversation between a child and the moon, personified as 'Ambuli Mama' (Moon Uncle). The child, expressing innocence and longing, asks the moon to come down and play, questioning its daytime whereabouts and its distant nature. The moon responds with gentle wisdom, explaining its duties and why it remains out of reach, hinting at the folklore of an old woman residing within it. The song takes a melancholic turn as the child reveals their motherless state, asking if it's a punishment and lamenting the irreplaceable void a mother's absence creates. The moon, in turn, offers comfort and validation, affirming that showing affection to motherless children is indeed the right and compassionate thing to do, highlighting themes of childhood innocence, loss, and the universal need for comfort and companionship.

Music Video

Ambuli Mama official music video

Song Details

Song NameAmbuli Mama
Singersஎம். எஸ். ராஜேஸ்வரி மற்றும் ஏ. எல். ராகவன்
LyricistKuyilan
LanguageTamil

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