- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Manoj Gyan Varma
- Movie name
- Parisam Pottachu
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This gentle lullaby from Parisam Pottachu (1987) celebrates the pure, unconditional nature of maternal love. The singer pours out affection for a child, using poetic endearments such as a painted flower, a tender moon, and a sweet parrot. The lyrics emphasize that motherhood is not merely a biological state but an emotional sanctuary found within a woman's heart. In the second stanza, playful and imaginative folk riddles about a tiger defeated by tiny animals are woven in, capturing the charming, fantastical style of traditional Tamil lullabies designed to coax a child to sleep.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamaithipukkal)
“Chiththira poove chinna nilavae thaalaelo”
The child is metaphorically compared to a picturesque flower ('Chiththira poove'), a crescent moon ('Chinna nilavae'), and sweet fruit ('Pillai kaniyae').
Second-Letter Rhyme (Ethirai)
“Chella kiliyae pillai kaniyae thaalaelo”
The second consonant sound 'lla' matches in 'Chella' and 'Pillai', creating melodic harmony.
Folk Hyperbole / Nonsensical Imagery (Anandhakali / Sirumaruthu Imagery)
“Vaaththu kutti oru arai vittathaam”
Whimsical storytelling involving a duckling slapping a tiger is used to create absurd, humorous imagery common in traditional lullabies.
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Trivia
Written by the famed modern Tamil poet Mu. Metha, the song encapsulates traditional Tamil lullaby rhythms ('Aariraro') combined with lighthearted, child-friendly folklore stories to express maternal affection.
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