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Lyrics & meaning

Annana Thaalaattum

From Maaran · 2022

Lyricist
Vivek
Singer
Anurag Kulkarni
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Details
Maaran2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Annana thaalaattum annai madi neeYou are the mother's lap that lulls an elder brother to sleep
Chithira poovae en chellamadi neeYou are a beautiful Chithirai flower, my dear darling
Kannellaam neeyaagum kollai madhi neeYou fill my eyes entirely, you are the captivating moon
Kaalamae ponaalum pillai mozhi neeEven as time passes, your words remain as sweet as a child's
Male
Hey simittum kanna paakaJust to watch your blinking eyes
Kuduthu vachen naa..hooI am truly blessed...
Enakku thandha vaazhkkaThis life given to me
Unakku mattum dhaan hoo….Is strictly meant only for you...
Male
Thonaiyinnu naan solli kooda irrupenI might claim to stay beside you as your companion
Nejathula en thona nee dhaandiBut in reality, you are my true companion
Azhagu poo dhaandi…en raasathiYou are a beautiful flower... my princess
Male
Un kannula lesa kanneraaIf a tiny tear appears in your eyes
En kannu thoovum kadal neeraaMy eyes will shower seawater in grief
Koraiyaadha paasam oru aaraaUnconditional love flows endlessly like a river
Dhenandhorum yerum pala nooraaIncreasing hundredfold every passing day
Male
Thitti thitti naan konjamI might scold you a little bit
NadichirupenJust pretending to be angry
Thendral adichaa kudaBut even if a gentle breeze touches you
ThudichirupenMy heart writhes in deep worry
Enna vida pala neram unna nenappen..hoi..I spend far more time thinking of you than myself
Thoppul kodiyoda otti vandha poovaeOh flower that came attached with an umbilical cord
Ennuyirae nee dhaandi….You are my very life...
Male
Annana thaalaattum annai madi neeYou are the mother's lap that lulls an elder brother to sleep
Chithira poovae en chellamadi neeYou are a beautiful Chithirai flower, my dear darling
Annana thaalaattum annai madi neeYou are the mother's lap that lulls an elder brother to sleep

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Annana Thaalaattum' from the movie Maaran highlights the affectionate sibling bond between an elder brother and his younger sister. The brother describes his sister as a motherly figure who brings warmth, comfort, and purpose to his existence. He expresses how deeply he cares for her, admitting that even a small tear in her eye causes him immense grief, and that his whole life is dedicated to protecting her happiness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Annana thaalaattum annai madi nee

The sister is affectionately metaphorized as a mother's lap ('annai madi') that comforts the brother.

Hyperbole

En kannu thoovum kadal neeraa

Exaggerating a small tear in the sister's eye causing the brother's eyes to flow like the ocean.

Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Un kannula lesa kanneraa / Koraiyaadha paasam oru aaraa

Ending rhyming scheme used across successive lines: 'kanneraa', 'aaraa', and 'nooraa'.

Imagery

Thoppul kodiyoda otti vandha poovae

Poetic visual imagery symbolizing innate biological and emotional ties between siblings.

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Trivia

This track serves as the emotional anchor for the film 'Maaran' (2022), showcasing the intense bond between Dhanush's character Mathi Maran and his sister Shwetha, played by Smruthi Venkat.

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