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Lyrics & meaning

Aadi Paadum Azhagana (Male)

From Thangaikku Oru Thalattu · 1990

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Thangaikku Oru Thalattu1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aadi paadum azhagaana en thangai maanukkuFor my beautiful deer-like younger sister who dances and sings
Endrum kaaval naanthaanae en chella kannukkuAm I not always the guardian for my darling dear?
Male
Enthan kannil oli nee endruThat you are the light in my eyes
Unarnthu kollammaaPlease realize, my dear sister
Mannil uyirum neeyammaaYou are my very life on this earth, my dear
Male
Thaayai polae thottil kattiTying a cradle just like a mother would
Thaalaattu sollvaenI will sing a sweet lullaby
Naalum unthan vaazhvilEvery single day in your life
Ingae nadhiyaaga oduvaenI will flow like a supportive river here
Male
Aariraari aari raariraaroAariraari aari raariraaro (Lullaby refrain)
Aariraari aari raariraaroAariraari aari raariraaro (Lullaby refrain)
Aariraari aari raariraaroAariraari aari raariraaro (Lullaby refrain)
Aariraari aari raariraaroAariraari aari raariraaro (Lullaby refrain)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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