- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Thyagi
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Feb 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This joyful duet captures the tender happiness and playful banter of a couple anticipating parenthood. The husband and wife celebrate the divine blessing of having a child, expressing their long-awaited dream of filling their home with laughter and warmth. Through lighthearted exchanges about traditional pregnancy folk beliefs, astrological predictions, and playful teasing, they express their shared excitement, deep affection, and eager anticipation for their future child.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme / Emoni (Monai & Ethirai)
“Moththam moonaachchu muththam nooraachchi”
Usage of matching initial and secondary consonant sounds in phrases like 'moonaachchu' and 'muththam nooraachchi' to create rhythmic harmony.
Simile (Upamai)
“Katti thangam polae pillai nee peravenum”
Comparing the expected child to solid gold ('Katti thangam') to convey preciousness and high moral character, as well as comparing to deities like Krishna and Rama.
Alliteration
“Thottil kattum yogam ondrai”
Repetition of the 'th' sound across words like 'Thottil', 'thanthaachchu', 'Thullum' enriching the lyrical musicality.
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Trivia
This song features iconic vocal renditions by legendary playback singers T.M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela under the music direction of M.S. Viswanathan. Kannadasan's lyrics beautifully reflect traditional Tamil cultural beliefs regarding pregnancy and astrological lore surrounding childbirth.
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