- Lyricist
- Achu
- Singer
- Shakthisree Gopalan
- Music director
- Achu
- Movie name
- Yaadhumaagi Nindraai
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional lullaby explores a tender bond where affectionate roles blur, as the speaker lovingly sings a soothing bedtime song to a mother figure or child addressed with divine reverence. The lyrics convey deep gratitude and emotional dependency, stating that holding the loved one provides self-realization and that life holds no meaning without their presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition)
“Kannuranghu kannuranghu”
The word 'Kannuranghu' (sleep) and 'Konji konji' (caressing/pampering) are repeated to enhance the rhythmic, soothing lullaby cadence.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“En muthae en vairam endru”
Addressing the loved one as 'En muthae' (my pearl) and 'en vairam' (my diamond) symbolically highlights their priceless worth.
Refrain / Traditional Lullaby Words
“Aariraaro aariraaro”
The usage of classical Tamil lullaby terms like 'Aariraaro' and 'Thaalaelo' connects the song to cultural traditions of maternal care.
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Trivia
The film title 'Yaadhumaagi Nindraai' is derived from Mahakavi Bharathiyar's iconic poem celebrating the divine motherly force that pervades all existence.
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