- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Velli Vizha
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 1 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Oru Naal Varuvaal Mummy' from the 1972 movie 'Velli Vizha' is an affectionate and lively song expressing eager anticipation for a new bride to enter the household. The family teasingly and lovingly addresses her as 'Mummy', highlighting her future role as the warm matriarch of the home, even though she is currently an unwed maiden.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition)
“Vaznthiruppom adhai nambi nambi”
The word 'nambi' is repeated consecutively to emphasize deep trust and hope.
Muran (Contrast / Paradox)
“Annaiyin vadivam mummy mummy / Male :Aanaalum aval kanni”
Contrasts her embodiment as a mother ('Annaiyin vadivam') with her actual status as an unmarried maiden ('kanni').
Simile (Upamai)
“Pillaiyena vellai manam”
Compares her pure and innocent heart ('vellai manam') directly to that of a child ('pillaiyena').
Personification
“Odum megangal sollaadho”
Attributes human action to natural elements by asking if the drifting clouds will carry and spread the happy news.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Velli Vizha' (1972) was directed by the legendary K. Balachander and featured music composed by V. Kumar with lyrics by Vaali. Lyricist Vaali cleverly incorporated the English term 'Mummy' to create a catchy, playful family track that seamlessly blends modern colloquial terms with traditional Tamil wedding themes.
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