- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- Bombay Jayashree
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Theri
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 19 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a tender Tamil lullaby and tribute celebrating the nobility of motherhood and maternal love. It expresses deep reverence for mothers through rich imagery, comparing maternal affection to pure, classical Tamil literature and precious ornaments like gold and diamond bangles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Lullaby Refrain
“Ariraaro araaro”
The traditional soothing chant 'Ariraaro araaro' is repeated rhythmically to induce peaceful sleep and comfort.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Mouna baashayil”
Describing gaze and expressions as a silent language ('Mouna baashay') that functions as the universal dialect of mankind.
Imagery (Kaatchi Uvamaana)
“Thanga kai valai / Vaira kai valai”
Using luxurious images like golden and diamond bangles to reflect the precious and enduring quality of a mother's touch.
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Trivia
This track is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar for the 2016 Tamil action-drama film 'Theri', starring Vijay. The lyrics were penned by veteran scholar and lyricist Pulamaipithan, known for his classical Tamil lyricism.
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