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Lyrics & meaning

Varam Thantha Sad

From Sippikkul Muthu · 1985

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Sippikkul Muthu
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
26 Aug 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Laali laali laali laali
Laali laali laali laali
Varam thandha saamyku
Padhamaana laali
Male :Vayadhaana pillaikku
Sugamaana laali
Raajaadhi raajanukku
Aaaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…
Raajaadhi raajanukku
Idhamaana laali
Male :Paasamulla jeevanukku
Kanneeril laali
Laali laali laali laali
Laali laali laali laali
Azhagaana dhevathaikku
Azhugindra laali
Anbaana devikku kanneeril laali
Kadal vaanam ulla varai
Aaaa….aaa…..aaa…aaa…
Kadal vaanam ulla varai
Alai paadum laali
Vizhi indru ponathendru
Imai paadum laali
Vasanthangal pona pinbu
Kuyil paadum laali
En dhevan uranga
Panja boothangal paadum
Laali laali
Male :En dhevi uranga
Panja boothangal paadum
Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby, lullaby
Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby, lullaby
To the god who gave me a boon,
a gentle lullaby.
To the grown-up child,
a soothing lullaby.
To the king of kings,
Aaaa... aaaa... aaaa... aaaa...
To the king of kings,
a comforting lullaby.
To this soul filled with love,
a lullaby in tears.
Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby, lullaby
Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby, lullaby
To the beautiful angel,
a weeping lullaby.
To my loving goddess, a lullaby in tears.
As long as the sea and the sky exist,
Aaaa... aaaa... aaaa... aaaa...
As long as the sea and the sky exist,
the waves will sing a lullaby.
Grieving that the eye is lost today,
the eyelid sings a lullaby.
After the spring has passed,
the cuckoo sings a lullaby.
For my lord to sleep peacefully,
the five elements will sing
a lullaby, a lullaby.
For my goddess to sleep peacefully,
the five elements will sing.
Female
Female
Male
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This tender song from Sippikkul Muthu redefines the traditional lullaby by directing it towards an adult innocent child and a beloved partner rather than an infant. It blends maternal affection with sorrowful devotion, creating a poignant mood where tears and comfort exist side-by-side.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

“Laali laali laali laali”

The word 'Laali' is repeated rhythmically throughout the song to evoke the soothing cadence of a traditional lullaby.

Oxymoron / Paradox

“Male :Vayadhaana pillaikku”

The phrase 'Vayadhaana pillaikku' (aged child) juxtaposes adulthood with childhood, highlighting the innocence of the protagonist.

Personification

“Alai paadum laali”

Inanimate objects and nature, such as the waves, eyelids, cuckoo, and the five elements, are personified as singers crooning lullabies.

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Trivia

Sippikkul Muthu (1985) is the Tamil dub of K. Viswanath's classic Telugu film Swathi Muthyam, starring Kamal Haasan and Radhika. The iconic soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics written by Vairamuthu for the Tamil release.

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