- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- Uma Ramanan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Moodu Pani
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Jan 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a gentle and traditional Tamil lullaby (Thalaattu) sung to lull a beloved child into a peaceful sleep. The singer lovingly addresses the child as a cherished prince and a precious golden gem, describing the comforting motion of swaying like a delicate garland inside a soft cloth cradle. The soothing repetition of the classic Tamil lullaby sound 'aareero' creates a rhythmic, tranquil cadence meant to bring calm and warmth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Thalaattu / Refrain
“Aasai raaja aareero”
The traditional Tamil lullaby vocalization 'Aareero' serves as a hypnotic refrain to calm the child.
Upamai (Simile)
“Maalaiyaai”
The child swaying gently in the hammock cradle is compared to a swaying garland ('Maalaiyaai').
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Aadum kannaa aareero”
Addressing the child as 'Kannaa' (dear eye/vision) metaphors the child as the singer's essential sight and soul.
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Trivia
Moodu Pani (1980), directed by Balu Mahendra, is a acclaimed psychological thriller featuring music composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja. While the soundtrack is famed for tracks like 'En Iniya Pon Nilave', this tender lullaby written by Gangai Amaran provides a touch of warmth amidst the film's suspenseful atmosphere.
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