- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Amutha Ganam
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 7 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Sinnanjiru Kannu Rendum from Amutha Ganam (1985) is a tender Tamil lullaby written by Vaali. The song portrays a woman expressing deep maternal love for a child she rears as her own. She marvels at the child's lotus-like eyes and grand movements, finding pure happiness and purpose in the child's smile and presence. She acknowledges that though she did not give birth biologically, being a mother to this child fulfills her life completely. She prays for the child's long life filled with overflowing bliss like the holy rivers Ganges and Kaveri.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Sinnanjiru kannu rendum / Sengamala poovaam”
Compares the child's eyes directly to red lotus flowers ('Sengamala poovaam') and her walking posture to a temple chariot ('Angaalamman thaeraam').
Metaphor (Rupakam)
“Poonthalirae pon vilakkae”
Addresses the child metaphorically as a tender flower sprout and a golden lamp of the home.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Sinnanjiru kannu rendum / Sengamala poovaam”
Repetition of the initial letter 'S' across consecutive lines (Sinnanjiru / Sengamala).
Anaphora / Repetition
“Aariraaro aariraaro”
Repetition of the lullaby refrain 'Aariraaro' to create a rhythmic, soothing effect suitable for a lullaby.
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Trivia
Amutha Ganam (1985) features music composed by Ramesh Naidu with lyrics penned by Vaali. The song beautifully captures non-biological maternal devotion, a recurring emotive theme in classic Tamil cinema lullabies.
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