- Lyricist
- A. L. Narayanan
- Singers
- Mu. Ka. Muthu, T. K. Kala
- Music director
- T. S. Naresh
- Movie name
- Ingeyum Manithargal
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Aug 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant lullaby expresses the deep grief and anguish of parents who are separated and unable to shower their affection directly on their child. Despite the father being present and the mother alive elsewhere, circumstances prevent them from expressing their love, leaving the child lacking familial warmth. The lyrics lament the harshness of fate and the apparent lack of divine mercy in their situation. However, despite the tragic reality of bearing the title of 'mother' without enjoying its joys, the song concludes on a resilient note of hope, placing trust in a benevolent God and faith for the future.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Wordplay / Pun (Mona / Yamakam)
“Muththu magan kannaththilae / Muththaada vazhiyillai”
The word 'Muththu' (meaning pearl or precious) is juxtaposed with 'Muththaada' (meaning to kiss), creating a pleasing sonic harmony while emphasizing the child's preciousness.
Antithesis / Contrast
“Koduththavan ingirukka / Sumanthaval angirukka”
Direct contrast between 'Ingirukka' (here) and 'Angirukka' (there) highlights the tragic physical and emotional separation of the parents.
Repetition / Anaphora (Epanalepsis)
“Annai ennum peyar enakku / Peyarukenna sugam irukku”
The word 'Peyar' (name/title) is repeated across the line transition to accentuate the irony of holding the empty title of 'mother' without maternal bliss.
Refrain / Traditional Vocalization
“Aaraaro aaraaro aariraro”
Use of traditional Tamil lullaby chants 'Aaraaro Aariraro' sets a melancholic mood while soothing the child.
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Trivia
This song from the film 'Ingeyum Manithargal' (1975) features vocals by Mu. Ka. Muthu (actor and son of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi) alongside T. K. Kala. Music composer T. S. Naresh crafted the melancholic melody, complemented by lyricist A. L. Narayanan's emotionally rich Tamil verse.
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