- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Aandavan Kattalai (1964)
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Feb 2019
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
Amaidhiyaana Nadhiyinilae from Aandavan Kattalai (1964) is a philosophical song written by Kannadasan that reflects on human life, resilience, and emotional grace using rich nature imagery. The song uses the metaphor of a boat gliding on a calm river that sways when hit by unexpected floods. Similarly, a gentle breeze that lulls coconut fronds can turn into a destructive storm, illustrating how life's circumstances can swiftly shift from peace to adversity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Allegory / Metaphor
“Amaidhiyaana nadhiyinilae odum odam alavillaadha vellam vandhaal aadum stage context line 11-14: In a peaceful, calm river, a boat glides along; if an overwhelming flood comes, it sways and rocks.”
Juxtaposition / Contrast
“Thennai ilam keettrinilae thaalaattum thendraladhu... puyalaaga varum pozhudhu”
Personification
“Naanam ennum thendralilae thottil kattum menmai idhu”
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Trivia
Composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy for Aandavan Kattalai (1964), this iconic song features lyrics by Kannadasan that blend nature metaphors with life philosophy, performed by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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