- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kai Kodukkum Kai
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 9 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Thaazham Poovae Vaasam Veesu' from Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984) is a tender, soul-stirring lullaby-style duet celebrating unconditional love, empathy, and emotional shelter. The male lead addresses his beloved with divine reverential affection, calling her 'Thaayin Thaay' (mother of mothers) and highlighting how true love transcends material poverty—even without a home or doorway, their bond is rich with warmth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவக அணி)
“Thaayin thaayae konji pesu”
Addressing the partner as 'Thaayin thaay' (mother of mothers) elevates her tender care to a maternal and sacred realm.
Hyperbole (உயர்நவிற்சி அணி)
“Nadanthal kainja nilam sezhikum / Siricha kovil mani adikkum”
Exaggerating her divine presence by claiming dry lands flourish where she treads and temple bells ring when she smiles.
Analogy / Rhetoric
“Neerum pona megam yethu / Neeyum pona naanum yethu”
Comparing a life without the beloved to a rainless, dried-up cloud.
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Trivia
'Kai Kodukkum Kai' (1984) was directed by J. Mahendran and starred Rajinikanth along with Revathi. The music for this iconic track was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with soulful renditions by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.
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