- Lyricist
- M. P. Sivan
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kumari
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This melancholic song portrays a woman suffering intense grief and isolation. Comparing her inner turmoil to tossing ocean waves and her fragile existence to wax melting near a flame, she laments her orphan-like solitude and lost joy. In her distress, she questions whether fairness, peace, and love truly exist in a world that promises justice yet leaves her utterly helpless.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Alaiyaadum polae”
Compares the turbulent mind to a swaying ocean wave (Alaiyaadum polae) and life's pain to wax melting over heat (Analitta melugu pol).
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Inbam thondri maraindhadhe / Innal yaeno iniyum paarile”
Repetition of the second consonant sound 'n' in 'Inbam' and 'Innal' adds rhythmic resonance.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Needhi pozhiyum naattil saanthi / Naermai muraiyum illaiyaa”
The 'N' sound alliteration in 'Needhi' and 'Naermai' emphasizes the moral questioning of the stanza.
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Trivia
This early 1950s classical melody from 'Kumari' (1952) showcases K. V. Mahadevan's mastery in evoking deep emotional pathos, embellished by the soulful voice of veteran playback singer P. Leela.
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