- Lyricist
- Kalaipuli S. Thanu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Kalaipuli S. Thanu
- Movie name
- Pudhu Padagan
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Chinnapoove Mella Thoongu from the 1990 movie Pudhu Padagan is a tender lullaby sung to soothe a young child into a peaceful sleep. The singer lovingly addresses the child with various affectionate metaphors, comparing them to a delicate flower, a fragrant jasmine bud, a string of pearls, and a colorful peacock. Through gentle humming and comforting words, the song captures the deep warmth and affectionate bond between a caregiver and the child.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Chinnapoovae mella thoongu”
The child is affectionately addressed as a delicate little flower.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vizhi vaasal imai moodu”
The eyes are metaphorically referred to as a doorway, with eyelids acting as doors closing for sleep.
Monnai (Alliteration)
“Manakkum mullai arumbae”
Alliteration of the initial 'Ma' sound in 'Manakkum' and 'Mullai'.
Did you know?
Trivia
Pudhu Padagan (1990) was directed, written, and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, who also composed the music and wrote the lyrics for the songs.
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