- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Antha Uravukku Satchi
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song uses the classic Tamil poetic metaphor of a coconut sapling ('thennampulla') blooming and bearing fruit to symbolize a timely marriage leading to motherhood and the continuation of family lineage. It joyfully anticipates the birth of children and the formalization of relationships between two families as in-laws ('Sammanthi').
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Metaphor / Analogy)
“Kaaikkum pookkum thennampulla”
Compares a young bride and the journey of motherhood to a coconut sapling that matures, sways, and yields fruits.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kaalaakaalam kalyaanam aanaa”
Repetition of the initial consonant 'K' across words in the line ('Kaalaakaalam', 'kalyaanam', 'Kaaikkum').
Irattai Kilavi / Repetition
“Laali suba laali ini aadum kaaigal kodi”
Repetition of the joyful lullaby refrain 'Laali suba laali' to enhance rhythmic sweetness.
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Trivia
The song features lyrics by the legendary Tamil poet Kannadasan, who frequently employed nature imagery like coconut trees and flora to symbolize domestic harmony and family growth.
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