- Lyricist
- Arun Bharathi
- Singer
- Nivas
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Movie name
- Kaali (2018 Film)
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Jan 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional song from 'Kaali' is a poignant tribute to maternal love and ultimate sacrifice. The protagonist reflects on how a mother endures severe physical pain during childbirth, sacrifices her own meals to ensure her child eats, and willingly takes on defeat so her child can succeed. The song expresses deep grief and gratitude, acknowledging that a mother's blood sustains life through the umbilical cord and breast milk. The lyricist highlights that a mother's love transcends religious devotion, suggesting that serving and honoring one's mother makes pilgrimages to temples and sacred ponds unnecessary. Driven by intense emotional yearning, the protagonist cries out in sorrow while celebrating the selfless nature of motherhood.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Imagery & Biological Metaphor
“Thoppul kodi valiyae un uyirai kudithen naan amma”
Refers to the umbilical cord ('Thoppul kodi') and breast milk created from blood ('Raththamaaki'), vividly portraying biological and physical motherly sacrifice.
Emotional Contrast (Oxymoron)
“Kadum valiyilum siru punnagai purinthaai”
Contrasts extreme physical pain ('Kadum valiyilum') with a gentle smile ('Siru punnagai'), emphasizing a mother's unconditional love.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Ammaaaa…aluvugiren / Naan ammaa…aluvugiren”
The deliberate repetition of 'Ammaaaa... aluvugiren' emphasizes the overwhelming emotional breakdown and mourning of the speaker.
Hyperbole / Rhetorical Question
“Thaayin paadham irukku pala kovil kulangal etharkku”
Asks why one needs temples when a mother's feet are present, elevating the status of a mother above divine places.
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Trivia
The film 'Kaali' (2018) stars Vijay Antony, who also composed the music for the movie. Directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, the film revolves around a successful NRI doctor who travels to rural Tamil Nadu to search for his biological mother, making maternal themes central to the movie's plot.
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