- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Snegithi
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional song depicts a heartbroken soul seeking solace and peace at the altar of beauty. Tormented by painful memories and forced into a life path different from what was prayed for, the protagonist surrenders to the comfort of music and aesthetics to drown out inner turmoil. The lyrics mourn the irony of fate, where prayers for a true soulmate resulted in an unwanted match, leaving the heart in flames while fearing societal judgment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Oru nenjam ingae erigindra nerathilae”
The phrase 'Oru nenjam ingae erigindra' compares emotional suffering to a heart literally burning in fire.
Monorhyme / Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Enthentha idaththil / Ennenna sugamo / Anthathantha idaththil”
The second consonant 'nth' creates a rhythmic harmony across lines ('Enthentha', 'Ennenna', 'Anthathantha').
Rhetorical Question
“Oorenna pesa uravenna solla”
Expresses fear of societal reaction and gossip through questioning what the town and relatives will say.
Irony / Antithesis
“Iraivanai kettean enakkoru uravai / Koduththavan koduththaan vearoru thunaiyai”
Contrasts asking God for one true love vs. being given an unwanted companion by fate.
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Trivia
Written by the iconic lyricist Vaali for the 1970 film Snegithi, the song highlights his signature style of combining deep emotional anguish with rhythmic, poetic Tamil lyricism.
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