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Lyrics & meaning

Annai Madiyil Female

From Kodi Parakuthu · 1988

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Uma Ramanan
Music director
Hamsalekha
Details
Kodi Parakuthu1988

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Annai madiyil kann thiranthuOpening your eyes in your mother's lap,
Aththai magalai nee manandhuMarrying your paternal aunt's daughter,
Annai madiyil kann thiranthuOpening your eyes in your mother's lap,
Aththai magalai nee manandhuMarrying your paternal aunt's daughter,
Uravai uyiraai ninainthuConsidering relations as your very soul,
Varuvaai thiruvaai malarndhuMay you arrive, blooming with auspicious grace,
Kangal pongumae neer nirainthuMy eyes overflow, filled with tears of joy.
Female
Annai madiyil kann thiranthuOpening your eyes in your mother's lap,
Aththai magalai nee manandhuMarrying your paternal aunt's daughter,
Female
Malargal maaralaamFlowers may change,
Nadhigal maaralaamRivers may change,
Mannum maaralaam maganaeEven the earth may change, my son,
Manidha jaadhiyin uravu enbadhilIn the essence of human relationships,
Maattram illaiyae maganaeThere is no change, my son!
Female
Thozhil thaanada thooli katti kondenOn my shoulders, I tied a cradle for you,
Sondham endru naan maarbil ittu kondenHolding you close to my chest as my own kin,
Paasa mazhaiyilae naam nenaindhomWe both got drenched in the rain of affection.
Female
Annai madiyil kann thiranthuOpening your eyes in your mother's lap,
Aththai magalai nee manandhuMarrying your paternal aunt's daughter,
Annai madiyil kann thiranthuOpening your eyes in your mother's lap,
Aththai magalai nee manandhuMarrying your paternal aunt's daughter.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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