- Lyricist
- Kalidasan
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Mamallan
- Movie name
- Annaiyin Madiyil
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Mar 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional song depicts a son sorrowfully calling out to his mother, describing his deep yearning and pain. He addresses her as the very essence of his life and speaks of being overwhelmed by memories and tears. Using the gentle imagery of a sleepless wind and a traditional lullaby refrain (Aari aariraaro), the song captures the heartbreaking longing of a child mourning or seeking the comfort of his mother's love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethirai (Second letter rhyme) / Rhyme
“Ninaivaalae vaadum kanneeril aadum”
The words 'vaadum' (withering) and 'aadum' (swaying) at the end of clauses create a soft rhythmic rhyme.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Uyir paadum pattae urangaatha katrae / Uyiraana uyirae en thaayae”
The mother is metaphorically described as 'Uyiraana uyirae' (the life within life) and 'urangaatha katrae' (the sleepless wind).
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Uyir paadum pattae urangaatha katrae”
Alliteration using the initial vowel 'U' sound across 'Uyir' and 'urangaatha'.
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Trivia
Written by lyricist Kalidasan for the 1992 film 'Annaiyin Madiyil', the song utilizes the traditional Tamil lullaby refrain 'Aari aariraaro' in a melancholic context to evoke deep feelings of maternal loss and nostalgia.
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