- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- G. Ramanathan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Alli Petra Pillai
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Mar 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a tender lullaby and song of guidance sung by a loyal servant to his deceased master's young child. The singer comforts the crying infant, expressing shared sorrow over the loss of the child's father and his own master. He urges the child to be a good son, respect his mother, stay away from bad influences, and bring fame to his father's lineage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uruvagam)
“En chinna ejamaanae pasum ponnae”
The child is lovingly addressed using metaphors like 'pasum ponnae' (pure gold), 'kannae' (precious eye), and 'annamae' (swan), highlighting deep affection.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thangamae unakkau thanthaiyillai / Thondan enakku thalaivan illai”
The repetition of initial consonant sounds 'Th' in 'Thangamae', 'Thanthaiyillai', 'Thondan', and 'Thalaivan' creates a rhythmic cadence.
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Azhaathae….azhaathae….ahzhaathae….azhaathae”
The phrase 'azhaathae' (do not cry) is repeated multiple times to emphasize emotional comfort and soothe the weeping baby.
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Trivia
'Alli Petra Pillai' (1959) features music by the legendary K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi. The song stands out as a heart-wrenching lullaby sung with deep emotion by veteran actor and music director G. Ramanathan.
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