- Lyricist
- Annamalai
- Singer
- Ramani Ammal
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Movie name
- Haridas (2013 Film)
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This uplifting song draws a powerful parallel between the divine guardian deity Lord Ayyanar on his grand horse and a young boy playing with a humble wooden toy horse. The lyrics inspire confidence and resilience, assuring the child that his current plaything is a stepping stone to a glorious future where he will conquer his own domain.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kadivaalam nee pudichaa / Pidivaadham nee pudichu”
Matching second consonants across lines creates a rhythmic cadence, such as in 'Kadivaalam' and 'Pidivaadham'.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vella kuthira mela / Veecharuva kaiyil yendhi”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'V' in 'Vella' and 'Veecharuva'.
Metaphor
“Mannavaney un kaiyila / Marapaachu kuthira bomma”
Comparing a child's wooden toy horse to a majestic battle steed symbolizing triumph over life's struggles.
Hyperbole
“Kadivaalam nee pudichaa / Kaiyil vaanam adangumada”
Exaggerating the power of control by stating that grasping the reins allows one to hold the entire sky in their hand.
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Trivia
This inspiring track is from the critically acclaimed 2013 Tamil film 'Haridas', directed by G. N. R. Kumaravelan. The film sensitively portrays a father's dedicated efforts to raise his autistic child, with music composed by Vijay Antony and lyrics by Annamalai.
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