- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Enakku Oru Needhi
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deeply emotional tribute of love, respect, and devotion from a woman to her husband. She reflects on how his affection brought light into her formerly cold and desolate life. She feels that his boundless care encompasses every role—resembling a mother's selfless love, a divine partner's protection, and a comforting presence that allows her to be as innocent as a child.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Aayiram aayiram enmam varum”
The phrase 'Aayiram aayiram' repeats the word 'Aayiram' (thousands) to emphasize the overwhelming abundance of thoughts and feelings.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Dheepam illaatha veettil vanthu”
Comparing a dark, lonely house without light to a heart devoid of affection ('Dheepam illaatha veettil vanthu / Dheepam nee yaettrinaai').
Mythological Allusion
“Kallai pennaaga maattri thantha Raman neeyallavo”
Alludes to the Ramayana story where Rama's touch liberates Ahalya from stone form, comparing the husband's noble grace to Rama and herself to Sita.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Annaiyai polae... Pillaiyai polae”
The poet uses 'polae' (like/as) to compare the maternal affection given and received, as well as the childlike comfort felt in his presence.
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Trivia
Written by the distinguished poet Pulamaipithan, who served as the Poet Laureate of Tamil Nadu, this song showcases his mastery in blending epic mythological allusions like Rama and Ahalya with poignant emotional imagery.
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