- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Srinivas, Sadhana Sargam
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Paarthale Paravasam
- Movie release year
- 2001
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Dec 2016
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song expresses the yearning and sorrow of separated lovers. The protagonist tenderly asks about the well-being of her partner, gently inquiring if his anger, solitude, and unresolved longings are doing fine without her. She acknowledges her missteps, comparing herself to a bird with a single wing unable to fly far, and shows willingness to endure any torment or trial to seek forgiveness. Ultimately, she appeals for reconciliation, highlighting that human relationships inherently have flaws and that tears serve as a silent dialogue attempting to heal broken hearts.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Ottrai siragil oona paravai / Ethanai dhooram parappen”
Compares the protagonist's helpless state after a mistake to a bird trying to fly with a single broken wing.
Oxymoron
“Unn ahimsai imsai poruthen”
Combines non-violence ('ahimsai') with torment ('imsai') to portray the silent treatment as a form of non-violent torture.
Epistrophe / Iyaibu
“Azhagae sugamaa.. / Unn kobangal sugamaa..”
Repetition of the word 'sugamaa' at the end of consecutive lines to create a rhythmic, questioning refrain.
Personification
“Ithu kaneer nadathum / Pechu vaarthai”
Attributes human action (holding peace negotiations) to tears.
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