- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singers
- Santhosh Narayanan, Dhvani Kailas
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Movie name
- Chithha
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Aug 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Unakku Thaan from the movie Chithha (2023) is a deeply emotional, endearing lullaby that celebrates the pure and unconditional bond between a guardian uncle and his young niece. The lyricist Vivek uses vivid imagery of nature, comparing the child's presence to nectar, cooling rain, and a laughing river. The singer pledges his entire life and strength to protecting and delighting the young girl, declaring that even her tiny movements prolong his life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Epiphora (Iyaibu)
“Amudha kadal unakku thaan / Aara mazhai unakku thaan”
Repetition of 'unakku thaan' at the end of consecutive lines creates a melodic refrain emphasizing complete dedication.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Boomi mela mulaicha chithiramae”
Describing the child as a sprouting artwork ('chithiramae') and a treasure box ('Pettagamae').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Un asaiva parthu paarthu Aayul kooda enakku”
Exaggerating that merely watching the child's movements increases the speaker's literal lifespan.
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Trivia
The track Unakku Thaan became a massive viral sensation upon the release of Chithha (2023) due to its soulful melody and emotional visual portrayal of uncle-niece bonding. Although Santhosh Narayanan sang the track alongside Dhvani Kailas, the song was composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas for the film's album.
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