- Lyricist
- T. Rajendar
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- T. Rajendar
- Movie name
- Muthukkal Moondru
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Jun 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song expresses a soul's desperate prayer and complete surrender to God in a church setting. Drawing heavily from Christian theological motifs and Biblical verses (such as 'Knock and it shall be opened'), the protagonist laments his current emotional suffering while remaining steadfast in his faith and truthfulness. He draws strength from Jesus Christ's sacrifice of carrying the cross, seeking redemption, solace, and divine intervention to overcome injustice and hardship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Biblical Allusion
“Thattungal thirakkapadum kelungal kodukkappadum”
Direct reference to Matthew 7:7 ('Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Thattungal thirakkapadum kelungal kodukkappadum / Paavangal mannikkapadum paarangal kuraikkapdum”
Repetition of identical ending suffixes (-padum) across four consecutive phrases creating a rhythmic, chanting effect.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Unai naan thuthippaen uyiraai madhippaen / Enai nee kaappaai kadhavai thirappaai”
Matching second consonants in adjacent lines ('nai' in Unai / Enai).
Metaphor
“Devan kovil dheepam / Paavam Intha jeevanae”
Comparing a human life to a vulnerable lamp inside God's temple.
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Trivia
T. Rajendar, known for his unique multi-talented filmmaking where he handles story, screenplay, lyrics, and music, frequently incorporated secular and Christian themes alongside traditional Tamil devotional motifs. K.J. Yesudas' haunting vocal performance became one of the most memorable devotional-style film tracks of 1987.
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