- Lyricist
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Singers
- Ilayaraja, K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Solla Marandha Kadhai
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 26 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant lullaby celebrates the selflessness of motherhood and the divine bond between a mother and her child. It honors womanhood by describing how a mother gracefully bears the responsibilities of family life, finding ultimate joy in nurturing her child. Through evocative natural imagery, the lyrics compare a child's lisping words and innocent laughter to sweet music, pure moonlight, and honey, declaring motherly affection to be superior to any earthly delight.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (உவமை அணி)
“கண்மணிக்கு இமை போல காவல் இருப்பாள்”
The mother's protective care over her child is directly compared to how an eyelid safeguards the pupil of the eye.
Rhetorical Question (வினா நவிற்சி)
“வீணை என்ன குழலும் என்ன கொஞ்சும் பிள்ளை முன்னே”
The song uses rhetorical questions to declare that no musical instrument like the veena or flute can match the sweet babble of a child.
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“ஒரு பிஞ்சு பிஞ்சுக் கிளி வளர்க்கும் மாஞ்செடி பூந்தேனடி”
The tender child is metaphorically described as a tiny parrot nurtured by a mango tree and flower nectar.
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Trivia
The film Solla Marandha Kadhai (2002) was directed by Cheran and starred director-cinematographer Thangar Bachan in his debut lead acting role, with maestro Ilaiyaraaja writing the lyrics as well as composing the soundtrack.
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