- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Madhu Balakrishnan
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Movie name
- Abhiyum Naanum
- Movie release year
- 2008
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Jan 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Vaa Vaa En Devathaiyae from the film Abhiyum Naanum is a tender ode from a father to his daughter, capturing the supreme joy, wonder, and emotional depth of fatherhood. The lyrics detail every cherished milestone of his child's life—from her infant cries and initial steps to her school days and blossoming independence—portraying her as an angel and a divine gift.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Pillai nila..palli sella”
Compares the young daughter to a crescent moon ('Pillai nila') and a celestial angel ('Devathaiyae').
Simile
“Selva magal Alughaip pol Oru sillendra Sangeetham ketathillai”
Compares the child's crying to a soothing and cool piece of music.
Hyperbole
“En pillai..Ettu vaitha Nadaiyai pola Endha ilakkana kavithaiyum Nadantha thillai”
Exaggerates the baby's walk by stating no formal grammatical poem could ever walk as gracefully as her.
Hyperbole
“Thanthaikkum thaai Amutham suranthathamma”
Describes a father experiencing maternal lactation of love when holding his daughter close.
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Trivia
Vaa Vaa En Devathaiyae was composed by Vidyasagar, written by Vairamuthu, and sung by Madhu Balakrishnan. The film Abhiyum Naanum (2008), starring Prakash Raj and Trisha, explores the emotional nuances of a father-daughter bond, and this song serves as the central thematic soul of the movie.
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