- Lyricist
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Saamaniyan
- Movie release year
- 2024
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Sept 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful song from 'Saamaniyan' expresses a father's boundless love and affection for his daughter. He addresses her using sweet metaphors like a parrot, a pearl gem, a round moon, and a young cuckoo bird. The father describes her as a divine gift bestowed upon him by all the gods together, bringing heavenly bliss into his earthly life. The lyric emphasizes that divinity lives where genuine love resides, declaring that the young daughter herself is the embodiment of God. Having worked selflessly for society and sacrificed throughout his life, the father feels that giving his entire heart and life to his daughter is his ultimate joy and fulfillment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Vatta nilavae kitta konjam vaa”
The daughter is affectionately addressed using poetic metaphors like 'Vatta nilavae' (round moon), 'Muthu maniyae' (pearl gem), and 'Ilang kuyile' (young cuckoo).
Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Mutham thaa mutham thaa / Muthu maniyae”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds created for rhythmic play in the lyric, such as 'Mutham' and 'Muthu'.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Thathi vaa thathi vaa”
Rhythmic repetition of phrases ('Thathi vaa', 'Mutham thaa') to mimic nursery rhymes and baby talk.
Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Etta mudiyaa sorga sugamey / Vatta nilavae kitta konjam vaa”
Rhyming of second consonants across lines ('Etta' and 'Vatta').
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Trivia
'Saamaniyan' (2024) features veteran actor Ramarajan returning to lead roles after a long hiatus. Maestro Ilaiyaraaja composed the music, wrote the lyrics, and personally rendered this poignant paternal melody.
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