- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- M. S. Rajeswari
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Deiveega Uravu
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Sept 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a charming and affectionate ode to a toddler, celebrating her innocence, playful nature, and endearing antics. The lyrics paint a joyful portrait of a child who brightens her home with her constant chatter, sweet kisses, innocent demands, and affectionate nature.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Vandaaga parappa vaayadi pappa”
Compares the child's energetic movement to a bee flying around ('Vandaaga parappa').
Simile (Upamai)
“Nenjodu anaichaa panjaaga iruppa”
Compares the child's softness to cotton when hugged close ('Panjaaga iruppa').
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Sindhaama sirippa singhara pappa”
Repetition of the initial 'S' sound across words ('Sindhaama', 'sirippa', 'singhara').
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Sindhaama sirippa / Vandaaga parappa”
Rhyming second letters ('nda') in 'Sindhaama' and 'Vandaaga'.
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Trivia
M. S. Rajeswari was renowned in South Indian cinema for specializing in singing in a distinct voice suited for child actors. Kannadasan's simple yet evocative use of everyday Tamil child-rearing imagery made this song an endearing classic.
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