- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Uthiri Pookkal
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song 'Azhagiya Kannae' from the iconic movie Uthiri Pookkal depicts a profound expression of maternal affection intertwined with marital devotion. The singer addresses her young child, elevating the relationship beyond mere parenthood by declaring the child to be like a protective mother to her. She reflects on how pure love transforms a home into a paradise and fills life with radiant moonlight.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En sei alla thaai nee”
The speaker metaphorically addresses her child as 'thaai' (mother) and her heart as a 'kannaadi' (mirror), symbolizing emotional purity and role reversal.
Analogy (Upama / Comparison)
“Sangam kaanaathathu thamizhum alla / Thanai ariyaathaval thaayum alla”
Compares genuine Tamil literature needing the validation of the ancient Sangam to a mother needing self-realization to truly fulfill her maternal role.
Imagery (Oli / Katchi Bimbam)
“En veetil endrum chanthrodhayam / Naan kanden velli nilaa”
Creates serene celestial imagery with terms like 'chanthrodhayam' (moonrise) and 'velli nilaa' (silver moon) to evoke a sense of peace and warmth in the household.
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja and sung soulfully by S. Janaki with lyrics by Kannadasan, this song remains one of the finest lullaby-style compositions in Tamil cinema history from J. Mahendran's acclaimed film 'Uthiri Pookkal' (1979).
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