- Lyricist
- Idhaya Chandran
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Aval Sumangalithan
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Nov 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Malligai Poovinil Mottu Mulaiththathu is a tender and playful romantic song from the film Aval Sumangalithan (1985). It celebrates the intimacy between a husband and wife as they look forward to becoming parents. The husband adores his pregnant wife, comparing her to sweet red honey and a golden deer, while celebrating the upcoming arrival of their baby described metaphorically as a pearl. The song playfully juxtaposes romantic passion with the impending realities of parenthood, humorously depicting how a newborn will demand attention, wake up during intimate moments, and playfully compete with the husband for the mother's affection. Through sweet lyrical imagery, it highlights family joy and marital affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Malligai poovinil mottu mulaiththathu”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ma' / 'Mo' across 'Malligai', 'mottu', and 'mulaiththathu'.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Thaththi thavazhnthidum muththu piranthidum”
Comparing a crawling infant to a precious pearl ('muththu').
Anaphora / Structural Parallelism
“Pillaiyin sangeetham annaiyin santhosham / Annaiyin santhosham thanthaiyin ullaasam”
Repetition of parallel phrase structures to emphasize domestic joy cascading from child to mother to father.
Simile (Upamai)
“Thaegal….alai modhum…”
Comparing the restless physical longing and movement of bodies to crashing sea waves ('alai modhum').
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Trivia
The film 'Aval Sumangalithan' (1985) was directed by renowned director Visu and starred Pandiyan alongside Ilavarasi. The soundtrack of the film was composed by legendary music director M. S. Viswanathan, featuring lyrics written by Idhaya Chandran.
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