- Lyricist
- Kamakodiyan
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Annan
- Movie release year
- 1999
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Sept 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Kanmanikku vazhthu paadum' from the movie Annan (1999) is a heartwarming celebration of family bonds, affection, and unconditional love, particularly highlighting the protective and parental devotion of an elder brother (Annan) toward his sibling. The lyrics compare the loved one to a winking flower, a gentle parrot, and a precious pearl, expressing that seeing their joyful face and hearing their voice is more fulfilling than any worldly luxury. Throughout the track, the lyrics emphasize that for an orphan or a close-knit family, the elder brother steps into the role of both father and mother. It paints a picture of a humble, loving home ('siru kootil') filled with innocent dreams, river-like overflowing affection ('paasam perukeduthu oda'), and pure happiness where the contentment of loved ones is cherished as heavenly bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kannsimittum poovai paaru”
Compares the beloved family member/child to a 'winking flower' (Kannsimittum poo) and a 'parrot' (Thaththamma).
Epanalepsis / Echo Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Om mogatha paathiruntha / Paathiruntha”
The immediate echo/repetition of end phrases ('Paathiruntha', 'Thevai illa', 'Kettirundha') creates a rhythmic, conversational folk feel.
Extended Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Paasam perukeduthu oda / Adhil padagaa en manadhu aada”
Compares affection to a rushing river (paasam perukeduthu oda) and the heart to a boat dancing on those waves.
Second-letter Assonance (Ethirai)
“Malliya poo poothiruchu / Alli onna paathiruchu”
The second consonant sound 'll' rhymes across consecutive lines ('Malliya' / 'Alli').
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Trivia
The movie 'Annan' (1999) stars Ramarajan and Swathi. The film features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, celebrating traditional Tamil familial values and sibling sentiment that was a hallmark of rural drama films in late 90s Tamil cinema.
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