- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- K. J. Jesudass, P. Suseela
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Periya Idathu Pillai
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotionally resonant lullaby from 'Periya Idathu Pillai' blends parental affection with poignant reflections on life's hardships, acceptance, and gratitude. The singer addresses a child, gently coaxing them to share their innocent thoughts and assuring them that sorrow is transient. Through lyrical metaphors, the speaker reflects on how fate unexpectedly brought solace and love into their life when all seemed lost, comparing divine grace to a sanctuary that built bridges over troubled times. In the second stanza, the lyricist uses classic nature analogies to explore acceptance and belonging—arguing that just as blooming trees are no burden to the earth and a flawed moon is not discarded by the sky, imperfect human beings deserve unconditional love and care. The song seamlessly weaves the tenderness of a traditional lullaby with deep philosophical musings on destiny, human imperfections, and familial bonding.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Unnudaiya punnagaiyil / Urangum vennilavu”
Matching second consonants across lines ('Unnudaiya' / 'Urangum' / 'Unna'), creating a pleasant rhythmic flow typical of classical Tamil poetry.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Unnudaiya punnagaiyil urangum vennilavu”
Comparing the mother/woman to 'Pennilavu' (moon-like woman) and the child's smile to a place where the moon slumbers.
Rhetorical Question & Analogy
“Poomara solaigal endrum bhoomikku paarammaa”
Using natural phenomena (trees to earth, garlands to god, spots on moon to sky) as rhetorical arguments about burden and acceptance.
Anaphora / Refrain
“Manasula enna nenachchae mazhalaiyil sollidaiyaa”
Repetition of the lullaby motif 'Manasula enna nenachchae...' across stanzas to anchor the emotional tone of a mother coaxing her child.
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Trivia
The film 'Periya Idathu Pillai' (1990) features music composed by Chandrabose, starring Anand Babu and Kanaka. Lyricist Vairamuthu crafted this emotional song using traditional lullaby structures ('Taalaattu') combined with melancholic philosophy, which was a hallmark style in late 80s and early 90s Tamil family drama cinema.
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