- Lyricist
- Thiruvilliputhur Samson
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. Lakshmi Narayanan
- Movie name
- Kalyanam Oru Kaal Kattu
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Mar 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This melodious composition expresses a woman's heartfelt gratitude for the life and relationships blessed upon her by God. She pledges to serve her family with virtue, affection, and maternal warmth, ensuring enduring peace within her home and heart. The song emphasizes mutual understanding between loving hearts, which clears away all doubts and brings clarity. Through the recurring question of whether her eyes will sleep, the singer captures a state of peaceful reflection and joy that keeps her awake in bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar / Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Paaduven paaduven”
The words 'Paaduven paaduven' and 'Thoongaatho kangal thoongaatho' repeat identical words back-to-back to add rhythmic flow and emotional intensity.
Moonaal / Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Manadhil thondrum thudipai ellam / Mangai naan ariven”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Ma' ('Manadhil' and 'Mangai') across lines creates phonetic harmony.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Nandri kooriduven / Thedi vandha bandham malara”
Matching of the second consonant 'ndri' in 'Nandri' and 'ndha' in 'Bandham' across couplets enhances melodic cadence.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1985 movie 'Kalyanam Oru Kaal Kattu', this song was composed by M. Lakshmi Narayanan with lyrics penned by Thiruvilliputhur Samson. Rendered by legendary singer S. Janaki, the track is appreciated for its delicate vocal nuances and soothing lullaby-like tone.
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