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Lyrics & meaning

Thedamal Deivam Irandu

From Kudumbam (1984) · 1984

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
Kudumbam (1984)1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aaraaro aaro aariraariroAaraaro aaro aariraariro (Lullaby refrain)
Aaraaro aaro aariraariroAaraaro aaro aariraariro (Lullaby refrain)
Female
Thedaamal dheivam irandu vanthathuTwo deities arrived without my searching for them
Thaayennum sontham enakku thanthathuBestowing upon me the sacred bond of motherhood
Nilavugal irandum……mmm…..Two glowing moons……mmm…..
Madiyinil urangum……mmm…..Sleeping peacefully on my lap……mmm…..
Female
Thedaamal dheivam irandu vanthathuTwo deities arrived without my searching for them
Thaayennum sontham enakku thanthathuBestowing upon me the sacred bond of motherhood
Chorus
……………….……………….
Female
Yaezhai enakkuru pudhaiyal vanthathuA rare treasure came to this poor woman
Paalaivanamellaam pasumai aanathuMy entire desert-like life transformed into lush greenery
Anbu yaekkam theernthathu pudhu vaazhkkai vaainthathuMy longing for love has ended, granting me a brand new life
Chorus
Intha kanneer yaenammaWhy these tears, my dear mother?
Engal annai neeyammaYou are our dear mother
Female :Uyirai thaangidum verkalae neengalaeFemale: You all are the roots that anchor and sustain my life
HohoiHohoi
Female
Thedaamal dheivam irandu vanthathuTwo deities arrived without my searching for them
Chorus :Thaayennum sontham enakku thanthathuChorus: Bestowing upon me the sacred bond of motherhood
Chorus
……………….……………….
Female
Kaanum iru nilaa enathu tholilaeTwo visible moons resting upon my shoulders
Naalum thiruvizha ini en vaazhvilaeEvery day from now on is a joyous festival in my life
Pudhu raagam kettathu oru sogam ponaathuA new melody was heard, and a deep sorrow departed
Chorus
Engal kaval dheivamaeOur protective guardian deity!
Unthan paasam pothumaeYour boundless love alone is enough for us
Female :Nadakkum solaigalFemale: Walking gardens of joy
Pallisai maalaigal haa haaA sweet garland of rhythmic music haa haa
Female
Thedaamal dheivam irandu vanthathuTwo deities arrived without my searching for them
Thaayennum sontham enakku thanthathuBestowing upon me the sacred bond of motherhood
Nilavugal irandum……mmm…..Two glowing moons……mmm…..
Madiyinil urangum……mmm…..Sleeping peacefully on my lap……mmm…..
Female
Aaraaro aaro aariraariroAaraaro aaro aariraariro (Lullaby refrain)
Aaraaro aaro aariraariroAaraaro aaro aariraariro (Lullaby refrain)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Thedaamal Dheivam Irandu Vanthathu' from the movie Kudumbam (1984) is a soulful, emotionally charged motherly lullaby. It portrays a woman's boundless joy and gratitude upon gaining two children unexpectedly, describing them as divine gifts that conferred the bliss of motherhood upon her. She affectionately compares the two children to two gentle moons resting on her lap and shoulders, turning her dry, desert-like world into a lush, thriving garden.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Nilavugal irandum……mmm….. Madiyinil urangum……mmm…..

Compares the two children directly to two glowing moons ('Nilavugal irandum') resting in her lap.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Paalaivanamellaam pasumai aanathu

Compares her previously sad, empty life to a desert ('Paalaivanam') that turned green with joy upon the children's arrival.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Uyirai thaangidum verkalae neengalae

Compares the children to life-supporting roots ('verkalae') holding her existence together.

Monai (Initial Rhyme)

Thedaamal dheivam irandu vanthathu / Thaayennum sontham enakku thanthathu

Matching initial consonant sounds ('Th') in 'Thedaamal' and 'Thaayennum'.

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Trivia

The film 'Kudumbam' (1984), directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, stars Vijayakanth and Sujatha in key roles. Composed by Gangai Amaran with lyrics written by Muthulingam, this lullaby rendered by veteran singer P. Susheela remains one of the classic Tamil maternal anthems from the 1980s.

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