- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Irandil Ondru
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This folk-flavored song expresses deep familial love and grand aspirations through poetic hyperbole. The narrator symbolically gifts entire regions, famous towns, and mountain ranges (such as Madurai, Tallakulam, Viralimalai, and Kolli Hills) to her loved ones—her younger sister Meena and her son. These generous gifts represent the infinite love and blessings she wishes to bestow upon her family. Ultimately, she reveals that these grand gestures are sacred wishes written within her heart, and she prays devoutly to God, asking when He will grant the boon to make these dreams a reality.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Uyarnavu Navirtchi Ani)
“Maanaa madurai thanthaen maduraiyila paathi thanthaen”
The speaker metaphorically gifts entire towns, mountain ranges, and cities like Madurai to her relatives to express boundless love.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Velli mala viraalimala verakedukkum naagamala”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'V' in 'Velli' and 'Viraalimala'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Velli mala viraalimala verakedukkum naagamala / Kolli mala kodagu mala”
Repetition of the suffix '-mala' (mountain) across the names of various places for rhythmic emphasis.
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Trivia
This track from the 1988 Tamil movie 'Irandil Ondru' features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by his brother Gangai Amaran. Sung by K. S. Chithra, the song mimics the traditional Tamil folk lulla-by and maternal praise style ('Thaalaattu' / 'Pooppu Paattu'), listing geographical landmarks to showcase warmth and endearment.
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