- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- K. J. Jesudass, B. Sasireka
- Music director
- Devendran
- Movie name
- Mannukkul Vairam
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional lullaby from Mannukkul Vairam (1986) expresses deep maternal grief and helplessness in the face of unyielding fate. The singer laments over the suffering of innocent young women, metaphorically comparing them to delicate flowers that are wilting and parrots trapped in distress. Caught between societal duty, familial ties, and the painful sacrifices demanded by love, the mother struggles to find justice or choose between her loved ones. Despite the overwhelming sorrow, the song ends on a hopeful note, comforting the suffering daughter with the assurance that after every dark night, a new dawn will inevitably arrive.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Pooththiruntha poovu vaaduthu”
The lyrics metaphorically describe young women as 'poovu' (flowers) and 'pachchaikili' (green parrot) to represent innocence, purity, and vulnerability.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Oodam nadhi vazhiyae oodum / Vaazhkkai vidhi vazhiyae oodum”
Initial consonant/vowel sound harmony across corresponding words like 'Oodam' and 'Vaazhkkai' or 'Kadhala' and 'Sonthaththa'.
Refrain / Anaphora
“Ammaadi idhu enna vidhi”
The line 'Ammaadi idhu enna vidhi' and 'thaalaelaelo' recur throughout the song as a melancholic motif emphasizing recurring despair and rhythmic comfort.
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Trivia
Mannukkul Vairam (1986) was directed by Manoj Kumar and starred legend Sivaji Ganesan alongside Sujatha and Murali. The music for the film was composed by Devendran, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu.
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