- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thooral Ninnu Pochu
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 28 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thaalaatta Naan Porandhen from the 1982 film Thooral Ninnu Pochu is a playful and comical romantic track sung by Malaysia Vasudevan and composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The protagonist playfully laments about his partner who behaves with innocent, childlike naivety. He jokes that while he was born to sing lullabies, she was only born to nod along like an infant.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Irony / Humor
“Thaalaatta naan porandhen… Thalaiyaatta nee porandha…”
The speaker contrasts his role as a lover with that of a babysitter singing lullabies to an innocent partner.
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Aththa peththa annakkiliyae / Aasa rosaavae”
Comparing the heroine to a swan-like parrot ('annakkili') and a beloved rose ('aasa rosa').
Mogana / Monai (Alliteration)
“Thaagam irukku thanneerum irukku / Thaalaadha aasai enakku”
Repetition of the initial 'Thaa' sound across consecutive phrases for rhythmic effect.
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Trivia
Thooral Ninnu Pochu (1982) was directed by K. Bhagyaraj, who also starred as the lead hero. The song features music by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali, sung humorously by Malaysia Vasudevan.
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