- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singer
- P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Africavil Appu
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Aandavan pillaigalae' from the movie 'Africavil Appu' (1986) is a philosophical reflection on human suffering, moral decay, and spiritual refuge. Lyricist Na. Kamarasan underlines the idea that all human beings are children of the Divine living on the same Earth, bound by shared hardship and continuous struggles in their pursuit of life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Engae dheivam angae sorkkam / Angae enal nenjam sellum”
Rhyming the second consonant in consecutive lines, such as 'Engae' and 'Angae'.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Kaadengum mirugamae vaazhum koyil aanathae”
Comparing the natural forest inhabited by wild animals to a pure, sacred temple, contrasting it with human corruption in towns.
Personification
“Yaezhai nilaavae devan vizhavai neeyenum kaattuvaai”
Addressing the moon ('Yaezhai nilaavae') as a conscious guide expected to show the divine path.
Imagery
“Megangal kaayuthae thaagangal kooduthae”
Using vivid imagery of drying clouds ('Megangal kaayuthae') and scorching skies ('aagaayam veguthae') to symbolize intense emotional or physical drought.
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Trivia
Written by the prominent modern Tamil poet Na. Kamarasan, the lyrics reflect his characteristic surrealistic imagery and sociopolitical commentary, contrasting human sinfulness in civilization with the untainted sanctity of nature and wildlife.
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