- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Anbe Sangeetha
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful song expresses deep affection, devotion, and longing towards a beloved loved one, addressed metaphorically as a little innocent dove and an unsuspecting child. The speaker wishes long life for this beloved person and reflects on how their existence shapes his music and emotional state. Without the beloved, life loses its meaning and music turns into deep sorrow.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Chinna puraa ondru”
Comparing the innocent beloved to a little dove ('Chinna puraa') and a shadow cloud ('nizhal megam').
Etukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Ulagam muzhudhum urangum pozhudhum / Urangaa manadhai nee kaanga”
The second letter 'ra' rhymes across adjacent lines ('Ulagam' / 'Urangaa').
Personification
“Endhan raagangal thoongaadhu”
Attributing human actions like sleeping or staying awake to melodies ('Endhan raagangal thoongaadhu').
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Trivia
'Anbe Sangeetha' (1979) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Vaali. The track 'Chinna Puraa Ondru' is renowned for its delicate orchestration and poignant emotional expression.
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