- Lyricist
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Singers
- Ramya NSK, Vandana Srinivasan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Amma Kanakku
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Amma Kanakku (2016) centers on the deep bond between an underprivileged mother and her daughter, emphasizing the transformative power of education and aspirations. This song serves as a soulful reflection on dreams and willpower. It notes that even if very few dreams come true for those living in poverty, the act of dreaming and hoping keeps life moving forward despite life's complex riddles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification (Uruvagam)
“Ellorkkum annai nee / Anbaal anaikkum / Azhagaana kanni nee”
Dreams are personified as a mother ('Ellorkkum annai nee') who nurtures everyone and an affectionate maiden ('Azhagaana kanni nee').
Simile (Uwamai)
“Kuzhandhai pola manadhai”
The innocence and purity of the human heart/mind are directly compared to a child using the word 'pola'.
Repetition / Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)
“Adhai nambi nambi thaanae”
The word 'nambi' (trusting/believing) is repeated consecutively to emphasize unwavering faith in one's dreams.
Rhyme / Assonance (Edhukai & Monai)
“Manadhaal madhiyaal / Gunaththaal unarvaal”
Rhyming structure with '-aal' instrumental suffix creates a rhythmic flow highlighting noble qualities.
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Trivia
Amma Kanakku is the Tamil remake of the critically acclaimed Hindi film 'Nil Battey Sannata'. Maestro Ilaiyaraaja not only composed the music for the film but also penned the lyrics for this uplifting track, infusing it with philosophical wisdom on perseverance and women's empowerment.
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