- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Pillai Nila
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic lullaby-style song from 'Pillai Nila' (1985) expresses deep paternal love, marvel, and adoration for a young daughter. The lyrics compare the child to a divine princess, a blooming rose, a glowing moon, and a golden idol brought to life by God. Through playful imagery, the singer highlights the duality of the child's mood—her gentle grace paired with endearing anger—and humorously asserts that her command could calm raging seas or make the sun shine at night.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Vaanil varum vennilaa”
Repetition of the initial 'V' sound in 'Vaanil', 'varum', and 'vennilaa'.
Etukai (Second letter rhyming)
“Panneeraiyum venneeraiyum / Unnodu naan paarkkiren”
Matching second consonant 'n' in 'Panneeraiyum' and 'Unnodu'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Raajaa magal rojaa magal”
Comparing the child directly to a princess ('Raajaa magal'), a rose ('rojaa magal'), and a divine statue ('Thanga silai').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Neeyum oru aanai ida / Pongum kadal oyalaam”
Exaggerating the child's influence by claiming her commands could quiet the ocean and make the sun shine overnight.
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Aani)
“Poo enbadhaa pen enbadhaa”
Asking whether to call her a flower or a girl, or whether God made a golden statue come to life.
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