- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Africavil Appu
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song depicts the heartwarming bond between a young baby elephant and its mother in the wild. It portrays nature as a divine sanctuary where maternal affection rules supreme, filling the forest with harmony, soothing breezes, and joyous play.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification (Tharkurippetrovani)
“Varum kaattrum thottil podum mazhalai thoongumae”
The wind is personified as a caregiver rocking a cradle to put the baby to sleep.
Metaphor (Uruvagani)
“Idhu devanin pudhu aalayam”
The serene natural setting of the jungle is directly compared to God's new temple.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Thaaimai kolam kaattil thalaimai thaaguthae”
Repetition of the 'Th' sound at the beginning of words creates a poetic rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
'Africavil Appu' (1986) is a Tamil adventure film set around wildlife and animals, penned by the noted modern Tamil poet and lyricist Na. Kamarasan.
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