- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Laxmikant-Pyarelal
- Movie name
- Uyire Unakkaga
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thaenoorum Raagam from the 1986 Tamil film Uyire Unakkaga is a tender lullaby sung by a mother to put her child to sleep. The song weaves serene nocturnal imagery—sleeping stars, processing clouds, and gentle night breezes—with profound maternal warmth and affection. It expresses how a mother's heart overflows with joy at the sight of her child, turning her home into a secure and peaceful haven.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Vinmeengal vaanin melae thoongudhae”
Attributes the human trait of sleeping to celestial stars ('Vinmeengal vaanin melae thoongudhae').
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Iravennum deepam”
Compares night to a burning lamp ('Iravennum deepam') illuminating emotional bonds.
Hyperbole (Uvamai / Uyarvu Navirtchi)
“Poongaatrukkum thaangaadhu”
Exaggerates emotional sensitivity by stating the heart cannot even sustain a soft breeze ('Poongaatrukkum thaangaadhu en ullam').
Rhyme / Monai (Initial Assonance)
“Aadaadha deepandhaan”
Repetition of initial rhythm and sounds across adjacent poetic lines ('Aadaadha' / 'En illam' / 'Poongaatrukkum').
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Trivia
Uyire Unakkaga (1986) features lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The melody is crafted as a classic 1980s Tamil cinema lullaby, emphasizing maternal bliss and peaceful nocturnal imagery.
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