- Lyricist
- Arivumathi
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thalaimurai
- Movie release year
- 1998
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This heartfelt lullaby from the 1998 movie 'Thalaimurai' celebrates the priceless gift of a newborn child entering a family. Written by renowned poet Arivumathi, the song conveys a parent's deep affection, comparing the baby to honey, gold, pearls, and a blossoming garden sent by divine grace after devout prayers and penance. The emotional narrative transitions from tender coddling to inspiring grand aspirations for the child's future. The parent envisions educating the child, watching them attain high status, and ruling over generations with moral integrity. The term 'Enna peththa rasa' reflects a unique Tamil colloquial term of endearment where a parent affectionately addresses their child as the one who gave them new life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Madi meethu kudi vantha thaenae”
The infant is directly compared to honey sitting on the lap, emphasizing sweet comfort and pure joy.
Monai (First Letter Alliteration)
“Thaayaar thavam irukka thanthai oru nonpirukka”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound ('Thaayaar', 'thavam', 'thanthai') creates a pleasing rhythmic beat in Tamil poetry.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Madi meethu kudi vantha thaenae / Kudichchaalum thigattaatha thaenae”
The repeating end word 'thaenae' establishes a melodic, rhyming stanza closure.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Parampara paramparaiyaa panbu kondu vaazhu / Thalamorai thalaimoraiyaa intha manna aalu”
The ending verbal commands 'vaazhu' (live) and 'aalu' (rule) rhyme, enhancing the rhythmic force of parental blessings.
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Trivia
Written by poet Arivumathi, this song is featured in the 1998 Tamil film 'Thalaimurai'. The lyricist is well known for his deep commitment to native Tamil aesthetics, cultural phrasing, and rich emotional storytelling rooted in familial relationships.
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