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Lyrics & meaning

Dear Son

From Paranthu Po · 2025

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singer
Mysskin
Music director
Santhosh Dhayanidhi
Details
Paranthu Po2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Dear son dear sonDear son, dear son,
Yen enna verukkuraWhy do you hate me?
Dear son dear sonDear son, dear son,
Yen enna erikkuraWhy do you burn me?
Male
Vidurennu sollittuSaying I would quit,
Smoke pannadhu thappu thaanIt was indeed a mistake that I smoked.
Promise ah pannittuMaking a promise,
Break pannathum thappu thaanIt was indeed a mistake that I broke it.
Dhaagam edukkuthu thangha mudilaI am feeling thirsty, unable to bear it,
Please show some mercyPlease show some mercy.
Nenju valikkudhu angara mudiyalaMy chest hurts, I am unable to rest,
Please show some mercyPlease show some mercy.
Male
Dear son dear sonDear son, dear son,
Yen enna verukkuraWhy do you hate me?
Male
Velainnu sollittuSaying it was work,
Unna thaniya vittadhu thappu thaanLeaving you alone was indeed a mistake.
En time tharaama unakku screen timeGiving you screen time instead of giving my own time,
Thandhadhu thappu thaanWas indeed a mistake.
Vaanamum kodhikuthu boomiyum kothikuthuThe sky is boiling, the earth is boiling,
Please show some mercyPlease show some mercy.
Thalaiyum polakkudhu paadhamum vedikkudhuMy head is splitting, my feet are cracking,
Please show some mercyPlease show some mercy.
Male
Dear son dear sonDear son, dear son,
Yen enna verukkuraWhy do you hate me?
Dear son dear sonDear son, dear son,
Yen enna erikkuraWhy do you burn me?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is a deeply emotional and remorseful plea from a father seeking forgiveness from his son. He acknowledges his past failures, such as breaking promises to quit smoking, neglecting his child under the pretext of work, and substituting real emotional connection with digital screen time. These admissions reflect a deep sense of guilt over failing his parental duties.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Emonai (Ethirhai)

“Yen enna verukkura / Yen enna erikkura”

The words 'verukkura' (hate) and 'erikkura' (burn) create a strong end-rhyme and rhythmic echo, accentuating the emotional agony.

Antithesis / Modern Wordplay

“En time tharaama unakku screen time”

Contrasting 'En time' (my time) with 'screen time' brings out a poignant modern parenting dilemma where digital device usage replaces authentic presence.

Hyperbole

“Vaanamum kodhikuthu boomiyum kothikuthu”

Exaggerating physical conditions like boiling skies, boiling earth, splitting head, and cracking feet to symbolize intense emotional anguish and guilt.

Anaphora

“Please show some mercy”

Repetition of the refrain 'Please show some mercy' at the end of multiple lines emphasizes the desperate nature of the father's plea.

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Trivia

Sung by director-actor Mysskin, known for his raw and expressive vocal style, the song features lyrics by Madhan Karky that touch upon modern parental negligence issues such as giving children screen time instead of personal attention.

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