- Lyricist
- Vijay Sri G
- Singer
- Irwin Victoria
- Music director
- Rashaanth Arwin
- Movie name
- Haraa
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses a father's profound love and affection for his baby daughter. He sees her as an angelic deity whose innocent baby talk breathes new energy and purpose into his life, turning his existence into a continuous celebration. The lyrics highlight the emotional bond where the father feels the child brings double the vitality to his soul and views her as a guiding star. Regardless of how much time passes, she will always remain his beloved child around whom his entire universe revolves.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“En thanga thaaragai / Aval minnum thoorigai”
The daughter is metaphorically referred to as a golden star ('thanga thaaragai') and a shining paintbrush ('minnum thoorigai') that adds color to his life.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“En thanga thaaragai / Aval minnum thoorigai”
The second letter 'tha' matches in 'thaaragai' and 'thoorigai', creating a melodic rhythm in Tamil poetry.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Thaaiyaai unnai kanden / Pesum deivam paarthen”
The lines end with matching verbal endings 'kanden' and 'paarthen'.
Hyperbole
“Unnala retta usuru vaazha thudikuthe”
The phrase 'retta usuru' (double life/soul) hyperbolically emphasizes the intense vitality and happiness the child brings to the parent's life.
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Trivia
The song is from the movie 'Haraa' (2022), which marked the return of veteran actor Mohan (famously known as 'Mic' Mohan) to Tamil cinema in a lead role after many years. The film was directed by Vijay Sri G, who also penned the lyrics for this touching father-daughter song.
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