- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thamezharasan
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Neethaan En Kanavu Magane is a tender, inspiring lullaby from the film Thamezharasan where a parent sings to their young child, instilling hope, strength, and resilience. The song encourages the child to rise up steadily, reassuring him that though he is small like a crescent moon today, he will inevitably blossom into a radiant full moon in the future. It serves as both a comfort and an encouraging call to face life courageously.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Thaeyum vaan piraidhaan maganae / Naalai muzhu nilavu”
Compares the child's growth to a crescent moon ('pirai') that will inevitably become a full moon ('muzhu nilavu') to signify potential and future greatness.
Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Vaa vaa kann thirandhu”
The word 'Vaa' is repeated for emphasis, conveying warmth, urgency, and affection.
Simile / Visual Imagery
“Mazhayaai karunai Pozhivaan ingu avanae”
Compares divine mercy/grace to comforting rain showering upon the family.
Rhetorical Question
“Deivam kai viduma Edhum iladhaar vaazhvilae”
Asks whether God would forsake those with nothing, reassuring the listener that divine help is always present.
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Trivia
The soundtrack of Thamezharasan was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. Lyricist Pazhani Bharathi crafted these lyrics to portray deep parental affection while embedding social commentary on the struggles of the underprivileged.
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