- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Bhuvana Ananth
- Music director
- Sam C. S
- Movie name
- Chithira Sevvanam
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jun 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is an affectionate tribute celebrating the unique and unbreakable bond between a father and his daughter. In a girl's upbringing, her father stands as her ultimate hero and role model—someone whose strength she admires so deeply that she whimsically wishes to be just like him. The lyrics emphasize that while a mother bestows physical grace, a father instills intellect, moral strength, and self-worth, guiding her to prioritize wisdom and independence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Paasam endraale adhu / Nesam endraale adhu”
The second letters 'sa' match in 'Paasam' and 'Nesam', creating rhythmic harmony across lines.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration / Rhyming)
“En pola pengal undu / Un pola thandhai unda”
Matching vocalic start sound between 'En' and 'Un' establishes a comparative parallel.
Metaphor / Hyperbole
“Un aanandha kanerum / Thaenaai thithikkum”
Equating tears of fatherly joy to honey ('Thaenaai thithikkum') metaphorically emphasizes the sweetness of immense emotional happiness.
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Trivia
This track is from the 2021 drama film 'Chithira Sevvanam', directed by stunt coordinator Stunt Silva in his directorial debut. The film stars Samuthirakani alongside debutante Pooja Kannan, the younger sister of prominent South Indian actress Sai Pallavi. The song highlights the core theme of fatherly protection and guidance.
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