- Lyricist
- Ramani
- Singer
- A. M. Rajah
- Music directors
- M. S. Vishwanathan, M. S. Gnanamani, T. A. Kalyanam
- Movie name
- Genova
- Movie release year
- 1953
- Lyrics added on
- 26 May 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deeply emotional lamentation from the 1953 film Genova. The protagonist expresses profound anguish and guilt over past misdeeds, feeling as though he is suffering retribution. He compares his wretched state to a worm burning in the scorching sun, a waning moon losing its brightness, and a smoky lamp suffocating in its own soot. Crying out to God (Parama Pithave) for mercy, he admits his foolishness in failing to distinguish sweet blessings from poisonous choices, leaving his mind restless like turbulent ocean waves.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Veyyililae puzhu pola aaga muraiyo”
Compares the protagonist's suffering to a worm dying in the hot sun ('Veyyililae puzhu pola') and his declining life to the waning moon ('Thaeyum nilaa pol').
Metaphor (Uruvagamaai)
“Pugaiyaana theepam aanaen”
Metaphorically describes himself as a smoky lamp ('Pugaiyaana theepam') and a useless burden ('Veen sumai').
Contrast / Imagery
“Suvai tharum thaen amuthai Vishamendrae naan ninaiththaen”
Juxtaposes sweet honey/nectar ('thaen amuthai') with poison ('Visham'), highlighting his tragic error in judgment.
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Trivia
Genova (1953) is a historic film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) based on a Christian folk legend. It marked one of the earliest soundtrack compositions associated with legendary music director M. S. Viswanathan (MSV), who worked alongside M. S. Gnanamani and T. A. Kalyanam.
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