- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Srikanth Deva
- Movie name
- Aayiram Vilakku
- Movie release year
- 2011
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a tender ode and lullaby celebrating a beloved son. The lyrics express boundless affection, depicting the child as a work of art brought to life and celebrating the magic his birth brings to the family. The speaker praises the boy's noble heritage and character, comparing his royal presence to the historic Pandya kings of Madurai and his selfless generosity to the legendary figure Karna from the Mahabharata. Through soft lullaby refrain, the song captures both deep parental pride and soothing maternal warmth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Uyir vandha chiththiranae”
Compares the living child to a painting that has gained life, emphasizing his beauty and perfection.
Mythological & Historical Allusion
“Aasththiyellaam alliththandha Karnan avan”
References Karna from Mahabharata for generous nature and the Pandya kings for noble regal heritage.
Initial Rhyme (Monai)
“Appanukku peru vachcha Aasamagan”
Assonance/Monai created by repeating initial 'Aa' sounds across consecutive lines ('Appanukku', 'Aasamagan', 'Aasththiyellaam').
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Trivia
Aayiram Vilakku (2011) is an action drama film directed by Hosimin, starring Sathyaraj and Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj. The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, blending traditional emotional lullaby motifs with contemporary Tamil film orchestration.
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