- Lyricist
- Maa. Ramachandran
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Aattukara Alamelu
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Apr 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thaen Koodu Nalla Thaen Koodu is a cheerful, optimistic Tamil song from the 1977 movie Aattukara Alamelu. The song metaphorically compares a happy home to a sweet honeycomb filled with joy and the divine presence of Goddess Lakshmi. The singer expresses a sense of beauty, artistic flair, and charm while encouraging the listener to move past previous heartaches, leave behind past sorrows, and embrace brand new dreams with enthusiasm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu”
Compares the home to a sweet honeycomb (Thaen koodu) and a abode of prosperity.
Simile (Upamai)
“Madhurai kadhambam pola manakkum”
Uses 'pola' (like) to compare the pleasant atmosphere to the fragrant mixed flower garland of Madurai.
Personification
“Thannai unna solli azhaikkum”
Attributes human actions of calling and inviting to sweetness and beauty.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Ponadhu ellam pogattum / Manam pudhu pudhu kanavugal kanattum”
Rhyming of the second letter 'na' across lines (Ponadhu / Manam / Aanadhu).
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Trivia
Aattukara Alamelu (1977), starring Sivakumar and Sripriya, was a major box-office success famed for featuring a trained goat in a pivotal role. The soundtrack composed by Shankar-Ganesh was hugely popular, with this track sung by P. Susheela remaining a memorable classic.
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