- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional song is a deep tribute to maternal love and gratitude. The protagonist expresses that his identity, success, and well-being are entirely owed to his mother's unconditional love and sacrifices. He compares her presence to a refreshing monsoon cloud that nurtures life, and notes that no luxurious mansion can replace the comfort and warmth of a mother's home.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamanai)
“Neethaanae neer vaartha kaarmegam”
The lyricist compares the mother to a dark rain-bearing cloud ('kaarmegam') that pours life-giving water on crops.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Keezh vaanilae oli vanthadhu / Koondai vitu kili vanthadhu”
Repetition of the initial 'K' sound across consecutive lines ('Keezh', 'Koondai').
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Mani maaligai maadangalum / Malar thooviya manjangalum”
The second consonant sound 'n' matches between 'Mani' and 'Malar' (with soft consonant assonance).
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Trivia
The song is from the 1983 Tamil film 'Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey', starring Kamal Haasan in a dual role. The iconic music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, sung emotionally by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, with heartfelt lyrics penned by Vaali.
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