- Lyricist
- Aravind Raj
- Singers
- K. S. Chithra, Sadhana
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Thanga Pappa
- Movie release year
- 1993
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jun 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional lullaby-style song expresses the eternal and deep bond between a child and a mother. The child longs for the mother's recognition and affection, asking if the mother could ever forget the intimate relationship formed right from the womb. In response, the maternal love reassures that this soul connection is not confined to a single life, but spans across multiple lifetimes. The lyrics highlight nostalgia, maternal warmth, and the inescapable rhythm of motherly affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Ennai theriyavillaiyaa / Unmai puriyavillaiyaa”
The repetition of 'illaiyaa' at the end of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic rhetorical questioning effect highlighting grief.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Pinju kaalgal modhi sonna mozhi”
Comparing the kicking of an infant's tiny feet to a spoken language of affection.
Refrain / Repetition
“Thanga paapa sandham paadum”
The thematic refrain 'Thanga paapa sandham paadum' returns periodically to reinforce the lullaby structure and rhythm.
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Trivia
Composed by Deva for the movie Karuppu Vellai (1993), this song features lyrics by Aravind Raj and a heart-rending vocal performance by K.S. Chithra and Sadhana.
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