- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Uyirile Kalanthathu
- Movie release year
- 2000
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful song, set in the form of a lullaby (Thaalaattu), celebrates the boundless, selfless, and divine love of a mother. It highlights the immense sacrifices a mother makes—transforming her blood into milk to nourish her child, braving the agony near death to give birth, and enduring burdens as heavy as mountains out of pure love. The lyrics describe her children as her two eyes; if one suffers, her entire heart aches. Furthermore, the song addresses human ignorance and misunderstanding among siblings, reminding us that maternal love can never be false or toxic. A mother's sanctuary transforms the harsh world into a safe, comforting womb. Through tender metaphors, the track serves as a moving tribute to maternal sacrifice and unity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvamai)
“Thaayin iru pillai / Iru kangalae”
Compares a mother's two children to her two eyes ('Thaayin iru pillai / Iru kangalae'), emphasizing equal love and how pain in one directly affects the whole.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Imai melae imayam”
Uses dramatic exaggeration ('Imai melae imayam') describing bearing a mountain upon her eyelids to highlight the magnitude of maternal hardship.
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Saanjaadu saanjaadu”
Repetition of initial consonants/sounds across words, such as 'Saanjaadu saanjaadu' creating a rhythmic lullaby cadence.
Rhetorical Question
“Thaayin anbu poiyaaguma”
Asks rhetorical questions ('Thaayin anbu poiyaaguma / Thaai paal endrum vishamaaguma') to assert the absolute purity and unshakeable nature of motherly affection.
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Trivia
The song 'Saanjaadu saanjaadu' features music composed by Deva for the 2000 Tamil romantic drama film 'Uyirile Kalanthathu', starring Suriya, Jyothika, and Raghuvaran. Written by poet Vairamuthu, the track captures emotional family dynamics and maternal devotion, rendered with deeply evocative lullaby motifs.
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