- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Thaimel Aanai
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Chinna Kannaa Chella Kannaa from the 1988 movie Thaimel Aanai is a moving lullaby celebrating the sacred, eternal bond between a mother and child. Lyricist Vairamuthu captures the depth of maternal love that transcends biological birth, highlighting that true motherhood lies in nurturing affection rather than merely carrying a child in the womb. Beyond tender affection, the song serves as an empowering anthem for the growing child. It inspires him to embrace courage and integrity, encouraging him to build a legacy of honor that will outlast his physical lifetime.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emona / Ethirnilai (Antithesis)
“Inbam thunbam paathi”
Pairs opposing concepts 'Inbam' (joy) and 'Thunbam' (sorrow) together to show life's balanced realities after growing up.
Hyperbole / Cultural Trope
“Yaezhu jenmam pona pinnum / Vaazhum intha bantham”
Uses the Tamil traditional concept of 'Yaezhu jenmam' (seven reincarnations) to express the immortal nature of maternal love.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Manam ondrae vaazhkkaiyendrae / Mannai aala vaa”
Rhyming line endings ('vaazhkkaiyendrae' / 'vedhamendrae' and 'aala vaa' / 'saadi vaa') creates a rhythmic, musical lullaby flow.
Monnai (Initial Alliteration)
“Manam ondrae vaazhkkaiyendrae / Mannai aala vaa”
Repetition of the initial 'M' sound across lines ('Manam', 'Mannai') enhances acoustic beauty.
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Trivia
Thaimel Aanai (1988) starred Arjun Sarja and was directed by L. Raja. The song is composed by Chandrabose and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. It remains a classic 1980s Tamil cinema lullaby exploring non-biological maternal attachment.
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