- Lyricist
- Vasan
- Singer
- Sujatha
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thalaimurai
- Movie release year
- 1998
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This tender song celebrates the innocence, affection, and divine warmth that a child brings into a family. The lyrics fondly address the young child using endearing metaphors like a leaping flower, a stammering parrot, and a spring of sweet honey. Spending time playing with the child transforms adults back into children themselves, making them forget worldly troubles in the radiance of a child's innocent smile. The song further emphasizes the sacred nature of children, stating that a home without a child is like a barren wilderness. The sweet prattle of a child is compared to a lullaby and a river of honey that transforms the home into a living temple where divine presence resides.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Rhythmic Word Repetition)
“Thaththi thaththi thaavum poove”
The doubling of rhythmic words like 'Thaththi thaththi', 'Thikki thikki', and 'Suttri suttri' captures the playful, uncertain, and energetic movements of a toddler.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thaththi thaththi thaavum poove / Thikki thikki pesum kiliyae”
Directly addressing the child as a flower ('poove') and a parrot ('kiliyae') to convey delicate beauty and endearing speech.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mazhalai ennum thaenaattril”
Comparing the innocent prattle/chatter of a toddler ('Mazhalai') to a river of honey ('thaenaattril').
Emona / Rhyme (Iyaibu & Ethukai)
“Pillai illaa veedu veedu alla kaadu”
Use of internal rhyming and rhythmic repetition between 'veedu' (house) and 'kaadu' (forest/jungle) to heighten the emotional contrast.
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Trivia
The song is from the 1998 Tamil drama film 'Thalaimurai' featuring lyrics by Vasan. The song heavily highlights the traditional Tamil cultural sentiment regarding the vital importance of children in making a house feel like a home and a temple.
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