- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Thangaikku Oru Thalattu
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This moving lullaby celebrates the unconditional love and protective bond between an elder brother and his younger sister. The brother compares his sister to a delicate, graceful deer and considers her to be the very light of his eyes and the source of his life on earth. He promises to care for her with the tenderness of a mother, building a cradle and singing lullabies to comfort her. He vows to remain a steadfast source of peace and support in her life, flowing constantly alongside her like a river.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Aadi paadum azhagaana en thangai maanukku”
Compares the sister to a deer ('maanukku') to highlight her innocence, beauty, and gentleness.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Thaayai polae thottil katti”
Uses 'polae' (like) to liken the brother's nurturing affection to that of a mother.
Extended Metaphor
“Ingae nadhiyaaga oduvaen”
Compares his presence in her life to a river ('nadhiyaaga oduvaen'), signifying continuous life-giving support and guidance.
Monai (Initial Assonance)
“Thaayai polae thottil katti / Thaalaattu sollvaen”
Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds ('Th') in consecutive lines ('Thaayai' / 'Thaalaattu').
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Trivia
This track is a quintessential Tamil cinema brother-sister sentiment song from the 1990 film 'Thangaikku Oru Thalattu'. Composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh and rendered emotionally by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, it remains a popular choice for portraying sibling affection.
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