- Lyricist
- ‘Avinasi’ Mani
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Mittai Mummy
- Movie release year
- 1976
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Dec 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and heartwarming song from 'Mittai Mummy' (1976) features a street candy-seller hawking delicious, artfully shaped candies to young children. The vendor draws in kids by comparing treats to familiar objects and famous historical figures—a snake, a wristwatch, Uncle Nehru's rose, and Grandpa Gandhi's glasses. Beyond selling candies, the song subtly delivers valuable life lessons to children. The vendor advises them to bring sweet harmony to their parents' squabbles, live happily without fighting over trivial matters, treat parents as divine beings, and live fearlessly with faith in God.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Vaadi pappa vaangi paarammaa / Unnai vattamidum katterumpammaa”
The lines consistently end with the suffix '-ammaa' ('paarammaa', 'katterumpammaa'), giving the song a rhythmic, nursery-rhyme-like cadence.
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Nheru mama roja polae”
Compares the candy's appearance to the iconic rose worn by Jawaharlal Nehru using the explicit comparison word 'polae' (like).
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Annai thanthai deivam”
Directly equates parents to God without using comparative words, emphasizing filial respect.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Chinna chinna porulgalukku”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ch' across consecutive words creates a catchy rhythm suited for a children's song.
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Trivia
'Mittai Mummy' (1976) featured music composed by V. Kumar, who was known for his memorable melodies and frequent collaborations with lyricist 'Avinasi' Mani. Playback singer P. Susheela brought a whimsical, energetic tone to this track, making it a hit among children during the 1970s.
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