- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Music director
- K. H. Reddy
- Movie name
- Ponnu Vilaiyum Boomi
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Oct 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This heart-warming song is a celebratory lullaby overflowing with love and affection for a newborn child. The family members affectionately address the baby with poetic names like a sweet parrot, a red lotus, and a living divine flame, calling him a rare golden treasure that could not be found anywhere else. They shower him with blessings for a long, prosperous, and glorious life. The lyrics paint a tender picture of family joy and commitment. The child's presence brings abundant happiness and prosperity into the home. Each family member vows to play a cherished role—the grandfather spoiling him with gifts, the father telling stories, and the mother singing lullabies—promising to protect and care for the child as dearly as their own eyes.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Chellakiliyae senthamaraiyae”
Compares the child directly to a precious parrot, a lotus flower, and a living flame to express his beauty and preciousness.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Anbu payiraaga inba nadhiyaaga vandhaai”
Refers to the child as a crop grown out of love and a river overflowing with bliss.
Simile (Upamai)
“Both :Engal kann pola unai endrum”
Uses the classic Tamil poetic comparison 'kann pola' (like our own eyes) to describe how fiercely and tenderly they will safeguard the child.
Alliteration (Moonae)
“Mullai nagai veesi muthaana mozhi pesi neeyae”
Repetition of the initial 'M' sound in 'Mullai' and 'Muthaana' creates a melodious rhythm in the line.
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Trivia
This song is featured in the 1959 Tamil movie 'Ponnu Vilaiyum Boomi', directed by A. Bhamsingh and featuring music by K. H. Reddy with lyrics by the legendary A. Maruthakasi. Sung by S. Janaki and Jikki, it remains a classic example of traditional maternal affection and family affection portrayed in golden era Tamil cinema.
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