- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Sainthadamma Sainthadu
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Nov 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a tender and comforting lullaby where an elder sister or motherly figure reassures a young girl who is distressed by her beloved Kannan's words. Recognizing her innocence and youth, the speaker offers comfort, listening to her grievances and assuring her that she will always be protected. She emphasizes that God himself watches over her like a parent, gently rocking the cradle of time. The lyrics use poetic imagery of nature, calling the girl a jasmine creeper, gentle breeze, and blooming flower bud. The overall sentiment is one of deep affection, maternal warmth, and spiritual solace, comforting the young girl into peaceful sleep in her lap.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kattazhagu pettagamae”
Comparing the girl to a treasure chest of beauty ('Kattazhagu pettagamae') and a jasmine creeper ('kodi mullaiyae').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaalam yenum Mani thottil ittu”
Describing Time as a gem-encrusted cradle ('Kaalam yenum Mani thottil').
Personification / Metaphor
“Ilan thendralae”
Comparing the girl's softness to a gentle breeze ('Ilan thendralae') and a crescent moon ('Pirai thingalae').
Refrain / Repetition (Anaphora)
“Kannan enna sonnaan”
The opening lines repeat across choruses to establish a comforting rhythm suitable for a lullaby.
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Trivia
'Sainthadamma Sainthadu' is a 1977 Tamil film featuring soothing maternal and family-centric compositions written by the legendary lyricist Vaali.
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