- Lyricist
- Kalidasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Mamallan
- Movie name
- Annaiyin Madiyil
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Mar 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Uyir Paadum Paattae is a tender Tamil lullaby that showcases a mother's profound love, protective instincts, and high aspirations for her child. The child is affectionately addressed through grand metaphors—likened to the immortal Tamil language, a morning sunbeam, a steady flame, and an eternal dream for the future. The lyrics convey the unbreakable nature of maternal devotion, emphasizing that even if cosmic forces flip sky and earth, the motherly bond and her blessings will remain unshakable.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Ilangaalai kadhirae pazhangaala thamilae”
The child is directly equated to poetic and grand concepts like 'pazhangaala thamilae' (ancient Tamil) and 'ilangaalai kadhirae' (early morning sunbeam) to signify eternal value and brightness.
Personification
“Uyir paadum paattae urangaatha kaatrae”
The wind is given human traits of remaining awake or vigilant ('urangaatha kaatrae' - sleepless wind).
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Unakkaaga malaikkoda thalai thaanguvaen”
Exaggeration used to depict extreme maternal devotion, declaring willingness to carry a mountain on her head for her child.
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Aagaayam bhoomi idam maarinaalum / Anbae nam sontham maaraathu endrum”
Repetition of initial phonemes in consecutive words or lines such as 'Aagaayam' and 'Anbae'.
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Trivia
Written by lyricist Kalidasan for the 1992 film Annaiyin Madiyil, this lullaby relies heavily on traditional Tamil poetic imagery, comparing a mother's dream for her child with timeless elements like ancient Tamil literature and eternal light.
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