- Lyricist
- Samji
- Music director
- Ronnie Raphael
- Movie name
- Maraikkayar Arabikadalin Singam
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song presents a gentle narrative comparing the innocence and playful nature of a beloved child to the divine mischievous antics of Lord Krishna. The singer calls upon the mother to listen with an open heart as they describe the enchanting acts, magical tricks, and sweet charm of the young Krishna, the milk-stealing child of Mother Yasodha.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Paal suvaikkum chinna kalvan”
Refers to the child as a 'chinna kalvan' (little thief) who tastes milk, invoking the classic imagery of Krishna's divine butter-stealing childhood.
Repetition
“Neeyae en thaaiyae”
The line 'Neeyae en thaaiyae' is repeated as a refrain to emphasize deep devotion and affection toward the mother figure.
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Trivia
This song is from the Tamil dubbed version of the Malayalam epic period film 'Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham', directed by Priyadarshan and starring Mohanlal. The music was composed by Ronnie Raphael.
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