- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Sonthakkaran
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 3 May 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is an affectionate lullaby-style romantic expression where the protagonist comforts his beloved, promising her endless affection, protection, and prosperity. He addresses her as pure gold and his queen, reassuring her that he will wipe away her tears and build a world full of happiness and luxuries for her and their family.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Katti thangamae unnai kattiyanaippaen”
Describing the beloved as 'Katti thangamae' (solid gold) and 'Ranikku' (queen) to emphasize her supreme value and beauty.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi Ani)
“Vanna nilavu ena vilai vilaiyendru / Vaangi varuvaen kannae kannae”
Exaggerating devotion by promising to buy the colorful moon or pluck stars planted in the sky.
Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Katti thangamae unnai kattiyanaippaen”
Repetition of initial phonetic sounds such as 'Katti' and 'Kattiyanaippaen' creating rhythm.
Personification
“Vinnai pirigindra pothu mayanguthu nilavu”
Attributing human emotions like swooning to the moon ('mayanguthu nilavu') when parting from the sky.
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Trivia
The film 'Sonthakkaran' (1989) stars Prashanth's father Thiagarajan alongside Sarathkumar and Bhanupriya, with music composed by Chandrabose. The phrase 'Thiraikadal odiyum thiraviyam thedu' is an ancient classical Tamil proverb referenced poetically by Vairamuthu in the song.
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