- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Thaimel Aanai
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This touching lullaby-style song expresses the eternal bond of love between a mother and her child. The mother addresses her child tenderly, emphasizing that their relationship is so deep that it transcends seven lifetimes. She reflects on the profound peace found during childhood when resting in a mother's lap, contrasting it with the complexities of adult life where joy and sorrow become equally balanced. Ultimately, the song celebrates maternal affection as an enduring anchor in human existence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Chinna kannaa chella kannaa”
Repetition of sound rhythm in words like Chinna and chella creates a soothing aesthetic appropriate for a lullaby.
Contrast (Antithesis)
“Inbam thunbam paathi”
Juxtaposes 'Inbam' (joy/pleasure) and 'thunbam' (sorrow/pain) to illustrate the dualities of growing up.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Sontham enna sontham”
Repetition of the word 'sontham' underscores the primacy of blood ties and emotional attachment.
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Trivia
Thaimel Aanai (1988) stars Arjun Sarja and B. Saroja Devi. Music director Chandrabose composed this poignant maternal song, sung tenderly by K. S. Chithra.
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