- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Varam
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Apr 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a soulful Tamil lullaby sung by a mother putting her young son to sleep while dreaming grandly about his future. She tenderly lulls him to sleep, describing him as a sweet parrot and a rare musk deer, asking the entire world to remain quiet so as not to disturb his peaceful slumber. In her dreams for him, she visualizes him becoming an influential and respected leader who commands armies and receives royal honors. She also envisions his future wedding day, complete with grand processions, blessings from loved ones, and tears of joy. Through these loving reflections, the mother captures the boundless hope, unconditional affection, and immense pride that a mother holds for her child.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagakani)
“Mazhalai kizhiyae kannurangu / Kasthuri maan ondru kannurangum neram”
The child is affectionately compared to a 'mazhalai kizhi' (sweet young parrot) and a 'kasthuri maan' (musk deer) to represent innocence, gentleness, and rarity.
Personification
“Kaarkaala megangal thaalattu paadum usshh”
Nature is personified; monsoon clouds ('kaarkaala megangal') are described as singing a soothing lullaby, and the sky ('vaanam') is portrayed as showering flowers during a procession.
Initial Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Pattaalam nee sollum kattalaiyai ketkum / Paasathil en kangal panneerai vaarkkum”
Repetition of initial consonants or vowels across words in a line, such as 'Pattaalam' and 'Paasathil' or 'Kasthuri' and 'Kaarkaala'.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Ezhu jenmangal vaazhum indha inbangal”
Exaggeration used for emotional impact, such as the sky showering flowers and happiness lasting across seven lifetimes ('ezhu jenmangal').
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Trivia
Composed by legendary music director M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Pulamaipithan, this song stands out as a classic example of traditional Tamil lullabies ('Thaalattu Pattu'). Playback singer P. Susheela's soothing rendition emphasizes gentle dynamic control, including realistic shushing sounds ('usshh'), making it one of her iconic maternal lullaby tracks from late 1980s Tamil cinema.
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