- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Uma Ramanan
- Music director
- Hamsalekha
- Movie name
- Kodi Parakuthu
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Annai Madiyil from Kodi Parakuthu (1988) is a deeply emotional song celebrating family bonds, maternal affection, and human relationships. It traces a child's journey from being cradled in a mother's arms to fulfilling familial traditions like marrying within the close family fold, highlighting how kin relations form the core of one's identity. The lyrics express how earthly elements like flowers, rivers, and land may transform over time, yet true human love and family bonds remain permanent and unshakeable. It conveys the immense joy and tenderness experienced when raising a child in an atmosphere filled with warmth and devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Malargal maaralaam / Nadhigal maaralaam / Mannum maaralaam maganae”
Repetition of the word 'maaralaam' at the end of consecutive lines emphasizes impermanence in nature.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Paasa mazhaiyilae naam nenaindhom”
The phrase 'Paasa mazhai' compares deep love and affection to an overwhelming rainstorm.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Malargal maaralaam / Mannum maaralaam maganae / Manidha jaadhiyin / Maattram illaiyae”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ma' across lines creates a melodic cadence.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Annai madiyil kann thiranthu / Aththai magalai nee manandhu”
Matching second consonant sounds ('nn' and 'th') between Annai and Aththai across lines.
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Trivia
Kodi Parakuthu (1988) was directed by Bharathiraja, starring Rajinikanth and Amala. The music for the film was composed by Hamsalekha, making it a unique project where Hamsalekha collaborated with Bharathiraja and Rajinikanth.
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