- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Alphons Joseph
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Thanga Meengal
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 9 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant passage from the movie 'Thanga Meengal' expresses the boundless love, pain, and determination of a father towards his beloved daughter. It highlights a father's earnest desire to fulfill every wish of his daughter without ever having to say 'no', despite facing immense life struggles, poverty, and relentless hardships.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Chella bhommai vellakatti”
The father lovingly addresses his daughter directly as a darling doll ('chella bhommai') and sweet jaggery ('vellakatti').
Metaphor
“Ennai kakkum deivamae”
The child is elevated to the status of a protective guardian deity ('deivamae') who keeps the father going through life's trials.
Metaphor / Imagery
“Thottu veesum pattu thendral / Nenjai muttum megamae”
The daughter is compared to a soothing silk breeze ('pattu thendral') and a heart-touching cloud ('megamae'), evoking feelings of comfort and tenderness.
Iyaipu (Rhyming ends)
“Unnai vanthu seruven / Ennai naanae kolluven”
The lines end with rhyming verbs 'seruven' and 'kolluven', accentuating the emotional climax of the dad's resolution.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Magalgal ketpavatrai / Mudinthavarai”
Repetition of the 'M' sound at the beginning of words in the line.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Thanga Meengal' (2013) is a critically acclaimed Tamil drama film directed by Ram, who also played the lead role of the father. The song 'Aanandha Yaazhai' and its associated poetry written by late lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics.
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