- Lyricist
- R. V. Udhaya Kumar
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Urudhi Mozhi
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Amudhoorum Thaen Piraiyae' from the 1990 movie Urudhi Mozhi is a tender lullaby sung by a mother pouring her unconditional affection onto her child. She compares her precious child to a sweet crescent moon brimming with nectar and expresses how hearing the child's tender words makes her forget all her earthly cares. She recounts how she nurtured the child with the essence of her own life and provided every soft comfort possible. The mother blesses her child to follow the virtuous footsteps of the father, bring honor to the family name like gold, and achieve glorious success across all endeavors. Ultimately, the song serves as a soulful prayer wishing the child a long, noble, and happy life spanning centuries.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை / உருவகம்)
“Amudhoorum thaen piraiyae”
Compares the child to a nectar-filled crescent moon ('Amudhoorum thaen pirai') and words to a honey feast ('sollum mozhi thaen virundhu').
Edhukai (Second letter rhyming)
“Chinnanjiru vaai thirandhu / Annai yena nee azhaikka”
The second letter 'n' (ன/ண்) rhymes across lines ('Chinnanjiru' / 'Annai' / 'Vanna').
Iyaibu (End rhyming)
“Aaraaro vaan piraiyae / Nee thoonga thaan singaaramae”
Lines end with rhyming suffixes '-ae' and '-en' creating a soothing lullaby rhythm ('piraiyae', 'singaaramae', 'virithaen', 'valarthen').
Anaphora (Repetition for rhythmic effect)
“Dhinakku dhinakku dham”
Repetition of vocal rhythmic syllables ('Dhinakku dhinakku dham') mimicking traditional lullaby beat sequences.
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Trivia
'Urudhi Mozhi' (1990) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by director-lyricist R.V. Udhaya Kumar. The song is renowned for its iconic soothing rhythmic folk intro ('Dhinakku dhinakku dham') that seamlessly transitions into a gentle, melodious lullaby.
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