- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan
- Movie name
- Namma Veettu Deivam
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Oct 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song expresses grief over the loss of a loved one who was like a divine presence in the singer's life. The speaker reminisces about how she nurtured and cared for them with motherly affection, constantly praying and sacrificing for their well-being. Ultimately, her sudden absence feels like a dream that dissolved, leaving behind memories of her boundless love and devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Aasai manadhil kottai katti / Anbu ennum deivamagal”
Comparing love to a divine goddess ('Anbu ennum deivamagal') and hopes to a castle ('Aasai manadhil kottai katti').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Annaiyai pol muthamittaal”
Comparing the affection and kiss of the maiden to that of a loving mother ('Annaiyai pol muthamittaal').
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Paasa nenjil kudirundhu / Pasitha neram annamittaal”
Rhyming of the second letter 'saa' / 's' across lines ('Paasa' / 'Pasitha').
Monaai (First-letter Alliteration)
“Naan vaazha vendum endru / Naal ellaam thavamirundhaal”
Repetition of the 'Na' sound at the beginning of words/lines ('Naan' / 'Naal').
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Trivia
Music director Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan was renowned for blending classical Carnatic ragas seamlessly into Tamil devotional and emotional film melodies. Sung gracefully by P. Susheela, this track showcases lyricist Vaali's mastery in expressing deep emotional loss through simple yet evocative Tamil phrasing.
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