- Lyricist
- T. Rajendar
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- T. Rajendar
- Movie name
- Muthukkal Moondru
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Jun 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a heartfelt birthday blessing sung by a loving father to his daughter. He wishes her a long, prosperous, and meaningful life guided by faith, righteousness, and compassion. Drawing upon biblical values, he encourages her to spread light like a candle, show kindness to others, and walk in God's path.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Oliyai sinthum mezhugin nenjam pola”
Compares the daughter's caring heart to a candle melting and giving light ('Oliyai sinthum mezhugin nenjam pola').
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Agilam pottra anbaai neeyumvaazhga”
Repetition of the 'g' sound in the second character of consecutive lines (Agilam / Palarum).
Initial Rhyme (Monaif)
“Pookkal thoovum vanna solai pola / Paakkal paadum unthan thozhiyar vaazhththa”
Repetition of starting sound 'P' in 'Pookkal' and 'Paakkal'.
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Trivia
T. Rajendar wrote, composed, and directed 'Muthukkal Moondru' (1987). He is known for using rhyming Tamil couplets and signature rhythmic musical arrangements in all his film tracks.
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