- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Puthu Paatu
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Dec 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This tender lullaby captures a mother's profound love, devotion, and joy as she lulls her cherished child to sleep. She envisions her son as a divine blessing earned through deep penance and compares his sweetness to precious jewels and sacred fruits. Despite humble surroundings, her unconditional love transforms a simple cloth cradle into a haven of comfort. The mother gently imagines her child sleeping peacefully throughout the night and waking refreshed at dawn to play. The lyric weaves warmth, protective tenderness, and rhythmic folk refrains that reflect the timeless beauty of maternal affection in Tamil tradition.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Thaalaama naan sumandha mukkaniyae”
The child is referred to as 'mukkani' (the three classic fruits: mango, banana, jackfruit), highlighting his supreme sweetness and value to the mother.
Alliteration / Monai
“Thavamaana thavam irundhu”
The repetition of the initial 'Tha' sound in 'Thavamaana thavam' provides a soothing, rhythmic cadence suitable for a lullaby.
Imagery / Endearment
“Navamaana maamaniyae”
The child is addressed as 'maamani' (precious gem) and 'kanmani' (apple of the eye), conveying deep maternal affection and reverence.
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Trivia
In Puthu Paatu (1990), Ilaiyaraaja crafted traditional Tamil lullaby melodies blending acoustic folk arrangements with expressive vocals, written by legendary lyricist Vaali.
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