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Lyrics & meaning

Annakili Nee Sirika Sad

From Rickshaw Mama · 1992

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Baby Sridevi
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Rickshaw Mama1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thaai thandhai yaarum indriWithout any mother or father
Thavikkum maanaeOh deer suffering in pain
Naan kooda yengugindrenEven I am longing
Unai pol dhaanaeJust like you
Male
Thaai thandhai yaarum indriWithout any mother or father
Thavikkum maanaeOh deer suffering in pain
Naan kooda yengugindrenEven I am longing
Unai pol dhaanaeJust like you
Male
Paasaththai thaedi nirkkumStanding in search of affection
Pani poonthaenaeOh cool flower honey
Thaedaamal naan iruppenI will be right here without you searching
Uravaai thaanaeAs your true kin
Male
Pattuppoochi polaeLike a butterfly
Dhinam vattam podum paapaaOh baby who circles around every day
Chella pillai polaeLike a darling child
Naan sollum pechai kaeppaaShe listens to what I say
Paatteduthu naan padikkaWhen I compose and sing a song
Poo pol pooppaaShe blooms like a flower
Male
Annakkili nee sirikkaWhen you, the swan-parrot, laugh
Naan padippen raagamI will sing a melody
Vanna chendu vaasam ellaamAll the fragrance of a colorful bouquet
Nee sirichaa veesumWill waft when you smile
Male
Annakkili nee sirikkaWhen you, the swan-parrot, laugh
Naan padippen raagamI will sing a melody
Vanna chendu vaasam ellaamAll the fragrance of a colorful bouquet
Nee sirichaa veesumWill waft when you smile
Thaththi thaththi aadumWaddling and dancing along
Indha thanga mani thaeruThis golden gem chariot
Muthu nagai thaan enakkuHer pearl-like smile to me
Mukkaniyin saaruIs the sweet juice of the three fruits

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soulful song from 'Rickshaw Mama' is an affectionate dialogue/lullaby between a guardian figure and an orphaned child. The singer empathizes with the child's loss of parental love, sharing that he too experiences a similar void and longing for affection. He reassures the child that she no longer needs to search for love, promising to be her family and protector.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Pani poonthaenae

Comparing the child to a 'maane' (deer), 'pani poonthaenae' (cool flower honey), and 'thanga mani thaeru' (golden gem chariot) to emphasize her innocence and preciousness.

Simile (Upamai)

Pattuppoochi polae

Using 'polae' (like/as) to compare the child's playful movements to a butterfly ('Pattuppoochi polae') and blooming flower ('Poo pol').

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Poo pol pooppaa

Repetition of the 'P' sound creates a gentle rhythmic harmony appropriate for a tender melody.

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Trivia

Although the prompt context lists music as unknown, 'Rickshaw Mama' (1992) features a popular soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Vaali. The film revolves around a rickshaw driver who takes care of an abandoned child, making this song a key emotional pillar of the movie.

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