- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Marudhani
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional lullaby depicts a mother grieving her betrayal and abandonment by her husband while trying to put her infant child to sleep. She reflects on the societal plight of women who are forced to suffer in silence while men treat relationships recklessly. She laments how the father escaped his responsibilities, leaving her alone to raise their child amidst betrayal and shame. Despite the severe heartbreak and feeling abandoned even by God, she finds solace in her newborn. She reassures herself and her baby that time will eventually heal their deep emotional wounds and bring a change to their sorrowful life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Thottil kili thoongadi / Chinna poongkodi uravae aaraaro”
The child is affectionately addressed using metaphors like 'Thottil kili' (parrot in a cradle) and 'Chinna poongkodi' (little flowering vine).
Contrast / Anthesis
“Oomaikiliyo oppivittathu / Appan kiliyo thappivittathu”
Contrasts the helpless mother ('Oomaikili' - mute parrot) who is left behind with the irresponsible father ('Appan kili' - father parrot) who escaped.
Rhyme (Ethirai / Iyaibu)
“Pombalainga ellaam thalaiyaattaththaan / Aambalaikku ellaam velaiyaattuththaan”
Use of matching second letters and rhyming end sounds like 'Pombalainga' / 'Aambalaikku' and 'oppivittathu' / 'thappivittathu'.
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Trivia
The song is a classic emotional lullaby from the movie Marudhani (1985) featuring lyrics penned by Vairamuthu that reflect social commentary on desertion and maternal resilience.
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