- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Thambathyam
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Feb 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Thambathyam' (1987) is a heartfelt, persuasive plea sung by a husband trying to reconcile with his angry or locked-away wife. He praises her as the Lakshmi (goddess of prosperity) of their home, highlighting her purity, loving nature, and crucial role as the heart of the family. He calls upon her maternal instincts by mentioning how the children miss her, and pleads with her to drop her stubbornness and open the door so joy can return to their household.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile (உவமை / உருவகம்)
“Enga veetu mahalakshmiye”
Comparing the wife to Goddess Lakshmi ('Enga veetu mahalakshmiye'), a flower ('malarmeni'), and a divine musical raga ('sindhu bairaviye') elevates her status to divine and beautiful.
Edhai / Rhyming & Alliteration (எதுகை)
“Mummyai theduthu pillaigalae”
The second letter rhyme between 'Mummyai' and 'Mani vizhi' creates a musical rhythm in the stanza.
Iyaibu / End Rhyme (இயைபு)
“Nee vandhu podanum saapaadu”
Matching end sounds in 'saapaadu' and 'kupaadu' creates playfulness and domestic charm.
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Trivia
The song is composed by the music duo Manoj–Gyan, who were popular in Tamil and Telugu cinema during the late 1980s. Lyricist Vaali cleverly blends traditional imagery (comparing the wife to Goddess Lakshmi and a temple deity) with modern domestic touchpoints (children calling for 'Mummy') to create an endearing emotional plea.
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