- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Deiveega Uravu
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Sept 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful Tamil song expresses the unconditional love, warmth, and devotion of a maternal figure towards a beloved child. Using vivid imagery from nature—such as trees bearing fruit attracting birds, garlands crafted from banana fibers and flowers, and overflowing pots of honey—the lyricist highlights how affection and open-heartedness naturally attract love and build deep bonds. The singer finds immense joy in making sacrifices and working hard for the child's bright future, praying constantly to God for the child's health, protection, and growth while cherishing their divine, spiritual bond.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Vana kuruvi pola vandhu”
Compares the child's arrival to that of a wild bird bringing unexpected joy to life using 'pola'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kuraiyaadha thaen kudamae”
Directly equates the child to an overflowing pot of honey, highlighting pure sweetness and abundance.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Indha manam thirandhaal uravu vellam odi varum”
Describes the abundance of familial affection as a rushing flood ('vellam').
Second Letter Rhyme (Ethirai)
“Maram pazhuthaal / Indha manam thirandhaal”
Repetition of the second consonant sound 'ra' in 'Maram' and 'na' in 'Indha manam'.
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Trivia
'Deiveega Uravu' (1968) features music composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics penned by Aalangudi Somu. The legendary playback singer P. Susheela voiced this song, which is celebrated for its rich metaphorical lyricism describing maternal affection and family bonds.
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