- Lyricist
- Kutti Revathy
- Singer
- Pradeep Kumar
- Music director
- Kumaran Sivamani
- Movie name
- Jasper
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Dec 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Muthanna Kannalae from the movie Jasper (2022) is a deeply tender song exploring an intense emotional bond that transcends conventional romantic love to encompass paternal and maternal protective care. Penned by Kutti Revathy and rendered with raw vulnerability by Pradeep Kumar, the lyrics paint a picture of a soul whose life, breath, and identity are revitalized through unconditional love for their loved one or child.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (First-letter Alliteration)
“Muthanna kannalae / Muthangal ketkaathae!”
Repetition of the initial 'Mu' sound across consecutive lines ('Muthanna' / 'Muthangal').
Metaphor
“Theerathae thaenaaga thithithaayae!”
Comparing the sweetness of love and presence directly to endless honey.
Role Reversal Metaphor
“Thaalattiyae…. / Naan thaayum aaanen”
The speaker expresses love so profound that by lulling the loved one to sleep, they feel transformed into a mother.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kattrai vazhvom / Kavalai vellvom / Paadhai seivom / Maayai neivom”
Consonant end rhyming in short active verbs: 'vazhvom', 'vellvom', 'seivom', 'neivom'.
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Trivia
The song is composed by Kumaran Sivamani, the musician son of world-renowned percussionist A.S. Sivamani. Prominent feminist Tamil poet Kutti Revathy wrote the lyrics, bringing a distinct maternal and empathetic depth to the track's narrative.
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