- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- En Aasai Unnoduthan
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a tender affection-filled lullaby celebrating the innocent joy brought by a precious young child. The singer pours out maternal love, comparing the child to a smiling flower, sweet jackfruit honey, a hopping golden bird, and a sparkling silver waterfall. The child is praised as a cure for all past sorrows and a gift that brightens the singer's world like a golden morning sky. The lyricist expresses deep gratitude and affection, wishing that the child grows up with honor and earns blessings from society and family alike. The song highlights how essential the child's presence is, noting that any day spent without them feels as dark as night.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Thathi thaavum thanga kuruvi / Thulli paayum velli aruvi”
Compares the child directly to a golden bird ('thanga kuruvi') and a silver waterfall ('velli aruvi') to highlight agility and brilliance.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Edhugai and Monai)
“Inba thaenai vaartha virunthae / Thunba noiyai theertha marunthae”
Uses matching initial sounds and second-letter rhythms across consecutive lines like 'Thathi' and 'Thulli', as well as 'Inba' and 'Thunba'.
Imagery (Varunana)
“Ponkaalai poluthu sevvaanathil pulara”
Creates vibrant visual imagery of a golden dawn ('ponkaalai') breaking over a reddish sky ('sevvaanam').
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Trivia
Written by the legendary Tamil lyricist Vaali for the 1983 film 'En Aasai Unnoduthan', this track exemplifies Vaali's mastery in writing endearing, maternal lullaby verses filled with vivid nature metaphors and rich Tamil literary tropes.
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