- Lyricist
- Ra. Thanikodi
- Singer
- Madhu Balakrishnan
- Music director
- N. R. Raghunanthan
- Movie name
- Kodiveeran
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Aug 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional lullaby from the movie Kodiveeran expresses the selfless and unconditional affection of an elder brother toward his younger sister. Taking on the roles of both mother and father after their mother's passing, the brother promises to cherish, shield, and nurture her. He pledges to work tirelessly so that his hard work serves as her sustenance, carrying her in his heart for a lifetime just as a mother carries a child in her womb.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Thangamae unna thaalatta / Vairamae unna seeratta”
Addressing the sister as 'Thangamae' (Gold) and 'Vairamae' (Diamond) symbolizes her immense value and preciousness in his life.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Ennoda vervaithaan thaaipaalu”
Equating the brother's hard labor/sweat to mother's milk ('vervaithaan thaaipaalu') emphasizes the maternal depth of his sacrifices.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Moochaaven / Paattaaven”
Matching rhyming suffixes at the end of consecutive lines ('Moochaaven' and 'Paattaaven') creates a soothing, lullaby-like musical rhythm.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thangamae unna thaalatta”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Th' in 'Thangamae' and 'thaalatta'.
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Trivia
Kodiveeran (2017), directed by M. Muthaiah and starring M. Sasikumar, centers on an intense bond between a brother and sister. The song captures the core emotional pillar of the movie, highlighting how a brother steps up to fulfill maternal and paternal duties for his sister.
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