- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Thaimel Aanai
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Feb 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the film 'Thaimel Aanai' is a touching lullaby that explores the eternal and transcendent nature of maternal love. It expresses that the affection between a mother and her child goes beyond physical birth and endures through seven lifetimes. The lyrics highlight childhood spent in a mother's lap as the ultimate sanctuary of peace, contrasting it with adulthood where joy and sorrow exist in equal measure.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Mannai aala vaa / Vinnai saadi vaa”
The second letter '-nnai-' matches in 'Mannai' and 'Vinnai', creating a classic Tamil poetic rhythm.
Metaphor
“Veeram ondrae vedhamendrae”
Equating courage ('Veeram') directly to sacred scriptures ('Vedham') as a supreme life guide.
Antithesis (Contrast)
“Inbam thunbam paathi”
Contrasting 'Inbam' (pleasure/happiness) and 'Thunbam' (pain/sorrow) to portray the balanced realities of growing up.
Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Chinna kannaa chella kannaa”
Repetition of the 'Ch' sound across words creates melodic harmony in the refrain.
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Trivia
'Thaimel Aanai' (1988) is an action drama film starring Arjun and Raghuvaran. The music was composed by Chandrabose, with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu. Sung by K. S. Chithra, this tender song highlights her vocal versatility in emotional lullabies.
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