- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Kay Kay
- Music director
- Srikanth Deva
- Movie name
- M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
- Movie release year
- 2004
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Jan 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Neeyae Neeyae is a touching tribute to maternal devotion from the film M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004), written by legendary lyricist Vaali and composed by Srikanth Deva. Sung passionately by KK, the song expresses a son's total adoration and gratitude toward his single mother, who fills every role in his life—father, best friend, guide, and protector.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Ruupakam)
“Ilam pirai yendru irunthavan yennai / Muzhu nilavai nee vadivaimaithai”
The mother's role in transforming her son's potential is compared to turning a crescent moon into a full moon.
Anaphora / Repetition (Emoni / Addukku Thodar)
“Neeyae neeyae naanae neeyae”
The word 'Neeyae' (You alone) is repeated constantly to emphasize that the mother is everything to the protagonist.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thanthai neeyae thozhan neeyae”
The starting letters 'Th' in Thanthai and Thozhan create phonetic harmony.
Eyaippu (Epiphora / Rhyme)
“Apirl may veiyilum neeyae / June julai thendralum neeyae”
Multiple lines end with 'neeyae', establishing a rhythmic and emotional cadence.
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Trivia
Composed by Srikanth Deva and sung by the iconic playback singer KK, 'Neeyae Neeyae' became an emotional anthem for mother-son relationships across Tamil Nadu. Actress Nadhiya made her highly acclaimed comeback in Tamil cinema through this movie as the young, modern mother Mahalakshmi.
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