- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Oorai Therinjikitten
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Apr 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant lullaby expresses a caregiver's boundless affection, resilience, and devotion toward a child amidst life's struggles. Finding strength despite isolation, the singer comforts the child by reassuring that the entire country is their shelter and God is their ultimate guardian.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Paravaigal polave irai thedi oduvaen”
Compares the act of searching for food and livelihoods to birds foraging for sustenance.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nambikkai dheepamae un kannila kaangiren”
Metaphorically describes the hope visible in the child's eyes as a glowing light or lamp.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vizhi malar vaadaathae paarththaal thaangathu”
Refers to eyes as delicate flowers ('vizhi malar') that should not wither in sadness.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Dhesamthaan nam veedu dheivamthaan nammodu”
Repetition of the 'Dhe' sound ('Dhesamthaan' / 'Dheivamthaan') for rhythmic emphasis.
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Trivia
This emotional song features lyrics by Vaali, highlighting themes of brotherhood, protective love, and perseverance that were prominent in mid-1980s Tamil drama films starring Rajinikanth.
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