- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Latha
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Manidharil Manikkam
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Nov 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song expresses profound reverence for maternal love and the deep emotional ache of growing up without a mother. The singer praises a mother's selfless sacrifice, describing her as a divine figure whose devotion shapes a child's character into becoming 'one in a million'. The narrative draws a classic Tamil proverb—that the value of shade is only felt under the heat of the sun—to highlight how the absence of a mother reveals the true, irreplaceable value of maternal affection. The lyrics conclude with a heartfelt wish to be reborn as her child, dreaming of simple joys like hearing her lullabies and feeding her, while striving to bring her honor in society.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Anbilae deivam nee”
Compares the mother directly to a living deity of pure love.
Proverbial Analogy (Pazhamozhi Kakka)
“Nizhalin arumai veyyililthaanae theriyum eppothum”
Uses the timeless Tamil proverb of shade and heat to illustrate how blessings are appreciated in their absence.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Thaayaarillai thaalaatta”
Repetition of the initial 'Tha' consonant sound creating melodic rhythm.
Rhetorical Questioning (Vinaa Ani)
“Amma unthan maganaaga naan oru murai pirappaenaa”
Expresses deep longing and existential desire through emotional questions about rebirth and filial devotion.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1973 film Manidharil Manikkam starring Sivaji Ganesan, this song was composed by the legendary M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Vaali. The composition is celebrated for its emotional depth and tender portrayal of maternal affection.
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