- Lyricists
- Not listed
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Movie name
- Chandramukhi
- Movie release year
- 2005
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Athinthom' from the 2005 blockbuster Chandramukhi is an energetic, celebratory track that exalts the power, universality, and divine nature of music. Through vivid imagery, the song explains how music forms the backdrop of all human existence—from a mother's gentle lullaby and romantic affection to the natural rhythms of the river breeze and rustling buds. In addition to celebrating melody and rhythm, the song weaves in philosophical wisdom. It reminds listeners that no individual is all-knowing, encouraging humility, openness to learning, and appreciation for the cosmic divine music that binds the universe together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhythmic Onomatopoeia / Solkatthu
“Athinthom thinthium thomdana thinthaadhi thinthom”
Use of rhythmic dance syllables (jathi) to create energy and beat.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Aadaatha javaathu manam aadidum bommi”
Compares a stubborn or still heart to stiff civet perfume ('javaathu') that softens and sways upon hearing music.
Alliteration & Repetition (Adukkuthodar / Monai)
“Vatta vatta mootukalai thatta thatta vandhathamma nadhi Kaathu … oh nadhi kaathu”
Repetition of words like 'vatta vatta' and 'mottu mottu' to build a poetic, musical cadence.
Refrain / End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“En paatu vandhalea manam thullidum bommi”
Repetition of the line-ending refrain 'bommi' and 'isai thaanae' to maintain melodic coherence.
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Trivia
'Athinthom' was composed by Vidyasagar, written by legendary lyricist Vaali, and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. The track serves as the intro song for Rajinikanth's character, Dr. Saravanan, in Chandramukhi (2005).
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