- Lyricist
- Arivumathi
- Singer
- Srivardhini
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Movie name
- Siruthai
- Movie release year
- 2010
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Oct 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soul-stirring lullaby expresses the deep, overwhelming affection and delicate care of a parent toward a child. The singer compares the child to bright celestial objects and precious treasures, marveling at how delicate the child is. The lyrics highlight extreme tenderness, describing how the parent holds back breath and fears even shadows touching the child, terrified of causing the slightest discomfort. The song portrays the child as an eternal lamp illuminating the parent's life with endless love and warmth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Question (Vina) & Metaphor
“Ambulikku naerivaro”
Compares the child to the moon ('Ambuli') and a golden chariot ('Thangaratha thaeru') through poetic questioning.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi) & Edhugai (Second letter rhyme)
“Moochupattaa nogumunnu... Moochadakki muthamitten”
Exaggerates the extreme care taken by stating the parent holds their breath while kissing to avoid hurting the child. Uses second-letter rhyming between 'Moochupattaa' and 'Moochadakki'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thoongaa mani vilakkae... Aasa agal vilakkae...”
Directly addresses the child as an eternal lamp ('Thoongaa mani vilakku') and a lamp of desires ('Aasa agal vilakku').
Oxymoron (Muran)
“Thoongaama thoongu kannae”
Combines contradictory ideas 'thoongaama' (without sleeping) and 'thoongu' (sleep) to convey a state of restful, unconscious bliss.
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Trivia
Composed by music director Vidyasagar with lyrics by Arivumathi and sung by legendary vocalist K. J. Yesudas, this song serves as a major emotional anchor in the 2011 action film 'Siruthai', highlighting the tender bond between the protagonist and a young child.
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