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Lyrics & meaning

Thaayum Naane

From Chellakutty · 1987

Lyricist: Muthulingam
Singers: P. Jayachandran, K. S. Chitra
Music director: Gangai Amaran
Movie name: Chellakutty
Movie release year: 1987
Lyrics added on: 19 Nov 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics

↻ English translation

Mmmm….mmmm…..mmmmm….

Thaayum naanae en saeyum neeyae

Vizhiyae unakkae imai naanthaanae

Annai ullam adhu anbin illam

Azhagae amuthae arugae vaa vaa

Thaayum naanae en saeyum neeyae

Vizhiyae unakkae imai naanthaanae

Annai ullam adhu anbin illam

Azhagae amuthae arugae vaa vaa

Thulli thulli odu

Intha annai ennai naadu

Thambi pola neeyum en pechai kelu

Veeram nenjil venum

Adhil eeram konjam venum

Thunbam thannai vellum nalla ullam venum

Un kaaladi azhagu en kannukku perazhagu

Male :Un kaaladi azhagu en kannukku perazhagu

Female :Karum poopola chinna kannam

Karum poopola chinna kannam

Thumbikkaiyum nenjai allum

Thaayum naanae en saeyum neeyae

Vizhiyae unakkae imai naanthaanae

Male :Annai ullam adhu anbin illam

Azhagae amuthae arugae vaa vaa

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Katti thangakkatty nee sutti aanaikkutty

Unnai polae pillai intha ooril illai

Female :Vaasa mullai senddu

En kangal neengal rendu

Endrum ungal vaazhvil en kaaval undu

Ungal paadhaiyil nizhalaai

Intha bhoomiyil naan varuvaen

Female :Ungal paadhaiyil nizhalaai

Intha bhoomiyil naan varuvaen

Ungal santhosam ondrae

Ungal santhosam ondrae

Enthan inbam endrae endrum solvaen

Thaayum naanae en saeyum neeyae

Vizhiyae unakkae imai naanthaanae

Male :Annai ullam adhu anbin illam

Azhagae amuthae arugae vaa vaa

Thaayum naanae en saeyum neeyae

Vizhiyae unakkae imai naanthaanae

Male :Annai ullam adhu anbin illam

Both :Azhagae amuthae arugae vaa vaa

Mmmm... Mmmm... Mmmmm...

I am your mother, and you are my child.

For an eye like you, I am the protective eyelid.

A mother's heart is a home of love.

My lovely one, sweet as nectar, come close to me.

I am your mother, and you are my child.

For an eye like you, I am the protective eyelid.

A mother's heart is a home of love.

My lovely one, sweet as nectar, come close to me.

Prance and run around freely,

and come running to me, your mother.

Listen to my words like a good younger brother.

You need courage in your heart,

and along with it, gentle kindness.

You need a good heart that can overcome any sorrow.

Your little footsteps are so beautiful, a delight to my eyes.

Male: Your little footsteps are so beautiful, a delight to my eyes.

Female: Your little cheeks are like soft dark blossoms,

Your little cheeks are like soft dark blossoms,

and your tiny trunk steals my heart.

I am your mother, and you are my child.

For an eye like you, I am the protective eyelid.

Male: A mother's heart is a home of love.

My lovely one, sweet as nectar, come close to me.

...

You are a lump of pure gold, a playful little elephant calf.

There is no child like you in this entire town.

Female: Like a fragrant bunch of jasmine flowers,

the two of you are like my two eyes.

My watchful care will always protect your life.

Like a soothing shade along your path,

I will walk beside you on this earth.

Female: Like a soothing shade along your path,

I will walk beside you on this earth.

Your happiness alone,

your happiness alone,

is my greatest joy, I will always say.

I am your mother, and you are my child.

For an eye like you, I am the protective eyelid.

Male: A mother's heart is a home of love.

My lovely one, sweet as nectar, come close to me.

I am your mother, and you are my child.

For an eye like you, I am the protective eyelid.

Male: A mother's heart is a home of love.

Both: My lovely one, sweet as nectar, come close to me.

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a tender lullaby and affection-filled melody centered around maternal bond and deep care for a child/baby elephant ('sutti aanaikkutty'). The lyrics express how a maternal figure acts as a protective shield—like eyelids guarding the eyes—wishing the young one to grow up with courage, kindness, and fortitude to overcome life's hardships. The speaker vows to shadow and protect the loved ones, placing their happiness above all else.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

“Vizhiyae unakkae imai naanthaanae”

Comparing the protective nature of a mother to eyelids guarding the eye ('Vizhiyae unakkae imai naanthaanae').

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

“Annai ullam adhu anbin illam”

Describing the heart of a mother as a dwelling place of love ('anbin illam').

Edukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Veeram nenjil venum / Adhil eeram konjam venum”

The second consonant 'ra' matches across lines ('Veeram' / 'Eeram').

Anaphora / Repetition

“Azhagae amuthae arugae vaa vaa”

Repetition of endearing terms ('Azhagae amuthae arugae vaa vaa') to emphasize affection.

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Trivia

Lyrics penned by renowned Tamil poet Pulamaipithan/Muthulingam. The song uniquely addresses a young baby elephant affectionately ('sutti aanaikkutty') as part of the story's narrative bonding human and animal characters.

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