- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Anand Halve
- Music director
- Arrol Corelli
- Movie name
- Pasanga 2
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from Pasanga 2 ('Chotta Chotta' / 'Tham Tham Taara') celebrates the innocent, uninhibited, and playful nature of childhood. Lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar emphasizes that children are meant to be active, mischievous, and free-spirited rather than obedient, quiet 'dolls'. It critiques modern parenting for confining kids like fish in a glass bowl instead of letting them explore the vast ocean of life. The overall message encourages parents to support their children's dreams and individuality rather than imposing rigid societal expectations. By comparing children to wild creatures, unrestrained kites, and delicate morning flowers, the song advocates for empathetic understanding, unconditional protection, and nurturing guidance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (Oli Kurippu)
“Dam dam oosai”
Use of vocalized rhythmic sounds like 'Dam dam oosai' and 'Tham tham taara' to evoke playfulness and musical rhythm.
Simile (Uwamai)
“Bommai pol vazhndhaal”
Comparing a passive child to a lifeless doll ('Bommai pol vazhndhaal').
Metaphor (Uruwagam)
“Naam kaattin pillaiyae”
Comparing children to wild forest creatures ('kaattin pillaiyae') to highlight untamed natural vitality.
Rhetorical Question
“Yen..inghu piranthavudan Poi amaidhi kaatugiroom”
Asking why humans practice fake silence after birth when they were active inside the womb.
Extended Metaphor
“Kannadi thottiyilae Vazhgindra meengalukku”
Comparing modern restricted children to fish in a glass tank ('Kannadi thottiyilae vazhgindra meengalukku') deprived of the ocean.
Did you know?
Trivia
Pasanga 2 (2015), directed by Pandiraj and produced by Suriya, focuses on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among children. The soundtrack was composed by Arrol Corelli, and the lyrics were penned by national award-winning lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar.
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