- Lyricist
- T. Rajendar
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- T. Rajendar
- Movie name
- Muthukkal Moondru
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 22 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Muthukkal Moondru' (1987) is a moralistic lullaby written and composed by T. Rajendar. While using traditional soothing lullaby refrains ('Aaraariraariraaro'), the song goes beyond comforting a child to sleep by delivering profound ethical lessons on how to live an honorable life. The lyrics instruct the child to cultivate moral courage and fearlessness. It urges the young soul to stand up against injustice (Adharma), uphold righteousness (Dharma), cherish truth as dearly as life itself, and treat human emotions with deep respect and empathy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Poovey chinna poovey nilave vanna nilave”
Addressing the child with tender terms of nature like a gentle flower and a vibrant moon.
Antithesis (Muran)
“Adharmaththa neeyum edhirkkanum / Dharmaththai neeyum kaakkanum”
Contrasting Adharma (unrighteousness/injustice) with Dharma (righteousness) to highlight moral choices.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Unmaiya uyiraai mathikkanum / Unarchchikku madhippu kodukkanum”
Using identical verbal endings ('-kanum') across sequential lines to create cadence and reinforce moral imperatives.
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Trivia
T. Rajendar is well known in Tamil cinema for writing rhyming lyrics while simultaneously handling musical composition, dialogue, story, and direction. Unlike standard lullabies focused on themes of sleep or fairytales, he infused this song with high moral values, a signature characteristic of his songwriting style.
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