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Lyrics & meaning

Darisanam Kidaikatha Female

From Alaigal Oivathillai · 1981

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Alaigal Oivathillai1981

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
Dharisanam kidaikathaWill I not get a vision of you?
Female
Dharisanam kidaikathaWill I not get a vision of you?
Female
En mel karisanam kidayathaa ..kannaWill you not show compassion towards me, oh Kanna?
Female
Kanna…aa..dharisanam kidaikathaOh Kanna... Will I not get a vision of you?
Female
En mel karisanam kidayatha..aaa…aa..Will you not show compassion towards me?
Female
Poi llai kannukkul thee valarthen…It is no lie, I nurtured a fire within my eyes...
Aaa..a.aa…aa….haaaaaa..aaaa…[Vocalizing / Melodic Alapana]
Poillai kannukul thee valarthenIt is no lie, I nurtured a fire within my eyes
Un poojaikku nenjukkul poo valarthenFor your worship, I nurtured a flower within my heart
Vizhigalil vazhigira thuligalilIn the tears that overflow from my eyes
Ival manam dhinam dhinam karaigira varayilumUntil her heart melts away day after day
Kannaa……..Oh Kanna...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This poignant song depicts the intense longing and devotional anguish of a beloved calling out to her 'Kanna' (Lord/lover). She yearns for a single glimpse ('dharisanam') and his compassion ('karisanam'), expressing that her pain of separation burns like a fire in her eyes while her heart holds pure love like a flower prepared for worship. She sheds continuous tears, waiting devotedly until her soul completely melts in love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Monai (Phonetic Harmony)

“En mel karisanam kidayathaa ..kanna”

The pairing of 'Dharisanam' (blessed sight/vision) and 'Karisanam' (compassion/care) creates an effortless internal rhyming structure that underscores her dual pleas.

Juxtaposition / Metaphor

“Un poojaikku nenjukkul poo valarthen”

The lyricist contrasts 'Thee' (fire in the eyes, signifying pain/desire) with 'Poo' (flower in the heart, signifying soft devotion and worship).

Emotional Imagery

“Ival manam dhinam dhinam karaigira varayilum”

Describing tears flowing from the eyes causing the heart to dissolve ('karaigira') creates a vivid visual of grief turning into spiritual surrender.

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Trivia

Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) was a pathbreaking blockbuster directed by P. Bharathiraja, marking the screen debuts of actors Karthik and Radha. The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Vairamuthu, won critical acclaim and multiple awards, cementing their classic early 80s collaboration.

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