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Lyrics & meaning

Laali Laali

From Theeran Adhigaram Ondru · 2017

Lyricist
Rajumurugan
Singers
Sathya Prakash, Ghibran, Pragathi Guruprasad
Music director
Ghibran
Details
Theeran Adhigaram Ondru2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Chinna chinna.. kannasaivil..With small, tiny glances...
Un adimai aagava..Shall I become your slave?
Chella chella muthangalil..With sweet, precious kisses...
Un uyirai vaangavaa..Shall I take away your soul?
Laali laali.. naanum thooli thooli..Lullaby, lullaby... I too am a cradle...
Female
Mella mella.. ennuyiril..Slowly, slowly... within my soul...
Unnuyirum asaiyudhae..Your soul moves as well...
Thulla thulla ennidhayam..Leaping with joy, my heart...
Nammuyirul niraiyudhae..Is filled within our shared life...
Laali laali.. nee en thooli thooli..Lullaby, lullaby... you are my cradle...
Male
Unnai alli yendhiyae..Gathering and cradling you in my arms...
Oru yugam pogava..Shall an entire epoch pass away?
Thalaimudhal kaalvarai..From head to toe...
Panividai parkava..Shall I serve and tend to you?
Laali laali.. naanum thooli thooli..Lullaby, lullaby... I too am a cradle...
Female
Laali laali..Lullaby, lullaby...
Nee en thooli thooli..You are my cradle...
Female
{Hmm…mmm…mmm{Humming sounds...
Male :Ohoo….Male: Vocalizing melody...
Female :Hmm…mmm…mmmFemale: Soft humming...
Male :Eyy..eyyyMale: Vocalizing melody...
Female :Hmm…mmm…mmmFemale: Soft humming...
Male :Ahaa…aaa..Male: Vocalizing melody...
Female :Hmm…mmm…mmm…} (2)Female: Soft humming...}
Male
Laila laila laila laila laaalaaSinging melodic rhythm...
Laila laila laila laila laaalaaSinging melodic rhythm...
Female
Kaalai anaippin vaasamum..The fragrance of a morning embrace...
Kaathil kirungum swasamum..The breath whispering intoxication into the ear...
Sagumpodhum theerndhidadhuWill not end even at the moment of death,
Vaa uyirae..Come, my darling soul...
Male
Kaadhil udhaikkum padhamum..The feet kicking gently at the legs...
Marbil kidakkum neramum..The precious moments lying against the chest...
Vaazhum varaikum theindhidaadhuWill never fade away as long as we live,
Vaa uyirae..Come, my darling soul...
Male
Aanil thaaimai KaruvaagumMotherhood takes shape even within a man,
Eeram poothu mazhai aagum..Moisture blooms into gentle rain...
Male & Female :Kanneer sugamaaiMale & Female: Tears overflow pleasantly
Imai meerum..Beyond the eyelashes...
Kaalam undhan varamaagum..Time itself becomes your blessing...
Female
Mmm…mmm…mmm…mmGentle humming melody...
Male
Chinna chinna.. kannasaivil..With small, tiny glances...
Un adimai aagava..Shall I become your slave?
Chella chella muthangalil..With sweet, precious kisses...
Un uyirai vaangavaa..Shall I take away your soul?
Laali laali.. naanum thooli thooli..Lullaby, lullaby... I too am a cradle...
Female
Mella mella.. ennuyiril..Slowly, slowly... within my soul...
Unnuyirum asaiyudhae..Your soul moves as well...
Thulla thulla ennidhayam..Leaping with joy, my heart...
Nammuyirul niraiyudhae..Is filled within our shared life...
Laali laali.. nee en thooli thooli..Lullaby, lullaby... you are my cradle...
Female
Unnai alli yendhiyae..Gathering and cradling you in my arms...
Oru yugam pogava..Shall an entire epoch pass away?
Male & Female :Thalaimudhal kaalvarai..Male & Female: From head to toe...
Panividai parkava..Shall I serve and tend to you?
Female
Laali laali.. nee en thooli thooli..Lullaby, lullaby... you are my cradle...
Laali laali.. nee en thooli thooli..Lullaby, lullaby... you are my cradle...
Ooo…ooo…ooo…oooo…..Vocalization fading out...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Laali Laali (also known as O Sathi Eye) from the action-thriller 'Theeran Adhigaram Ondru' (2017) is a tender, romantic lullaby composed by Ghibran with lyrics by Raju Murugan. The song explores deep emotional intimacy, comparing romantic devotion and affection between partners to parental tenderness and a cradle ('Thooli'). It captures how love brings out nurturing, maternal instincts ('Thaaimai') in a person, turning gentle touches, morning embraces, and quiet moments into eternal blessings.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Sol Nadubadhu)

Chinna chinna.. kannasaivil..

Repetition of words like 'Chinna chinna', 'Chella chella', 'Mella mella', and 'Thulla thulla' creates a rhythmic, lullaby-like musical cadence.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Laali laali.. naanum thooli thooli..

Comparing oneself or the partner to a cradle ('Naanum thooli' / 'Nee en thooli') symbolizes complete comfort, safety, and nurturing love.

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Kaalai anaippin vaasamum.. Kaathil kirungum swasamum..

Matching starting consonant sounds across adjacent words, such as 'Kaalai' and 'Kaathil'.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Sagumpodhum theerndhidadhu Vaa uyirae..

Expressing that their romantic bond and breath of passion will not cease even in death ('Sagumpodhum theerndhidadhu').

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Trivia

Although the music for 'Theeran Adhigaram Ondru' was composed by Ghibran and sung by Satyaprakash and Pragathi Guruprasad, this song stands out in the action-heavy film as a serene melodic break. Lyricist Raju Murugan, who is also a critically acclaimed film director (Cuckoo, Joker), penned the lyrics highlighting the concept of fatherhood/manhood acquiring maternal warmth ('Aanil thaaimai Karuvaagum').

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