- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- Unni Menon
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
- Movie release year
- 2000
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song depicts the immense sorrow and ultimate sacrifice involving motherhood and patriotism. It conveys the unbearable grief of a mother whose tears flow like a river, reflecting on how her sacrifices gave wings to her child only to face devastating pain. Simultaneously, it exalts a young woman who selflessly offers her very life for the protection of her motherland, rewriting the history of love through supreme national devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile / Metaphor)
“Aaraaga oduthamma”
Comparing the flow of tears to a river ('Aaraaga') to express intense grief.
Ethirhai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Siragu koduthu vittu / Sarugaa karuguthamma”
The second letter 'ra' matches across 'Siragu' and 'Sarugaa', establishing internal rhythm.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Thoppul kodi aruthavalae / Thottil sugam kaanaama”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Th' in 'Thoppul' and 'Thottil'.
Metaphor
“Sarugaa karuguthamma”
Comparing human life turning to grief with a green leaf turning into a dried, burnt leaf ('Sarugaa karuguthamma').
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Trivia
The song is from the movie 'Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven' (2000), starring Ajith Kumar and Simran. The soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar, and the film centers around themes of military duty, sacrifice, and romance.
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