- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Kanna Nalama
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Oct 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deeply emotional Tamil lullaby expressing a mother's joyful devotion and gratitude. She reflects on how her prayers were answered by her husband, enabling her to fulfill her cherished role as a mother. She affectionately praises her child, seeing him as a divine embodiment of Lord Krishna with golden hues and a temple-like majesty, inviting him to swing on the golden swing of her heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Kovil pola thottramum”
Compares the divine appearance of the child to a grand, sacred temple ('Kovil pola thottramum').
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“En nenjil pon oonjal”
Metaphorically describes the mother's love and affection in her heart as a 'golden swing' and 'flower bed' for her child.
Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Aadaayo kannaa nee / Thaedaayo mannaa nee”
The second letters 'daa' in 'Aadaayo' and 'Thaedaayo' rhyme, creating a rhythmic lyrical flow.
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Trivia
This classic track composed by the legendary M. S. Viswanathan features lyrics by Kaviarasu Kannadasan and the iconic voice of P. Susheela, who is well known for delivering some of Tamil cinema's most memorable lullabies.
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