- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Thaali Dhanam
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Feb 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
En Dheiva Veenaiyae is a poignant Tamil song expressing deep emotional longing and intense devotion towards a beloved. The protagonist addresses his lover as a divine instrument (veena) and a heavenly song, yearning for her voice and a single glance. He compares her eyes to holy temple lamps that grant life and vitality to his existence. The lyrics highlight her tender and delicate nature—suggesting her feet are so soft that even walking could bruise them. Through rich metaphors and classical imagery, the singer pleads for her presence and responsiveness, portraying her as the sole anchor of his life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“En dheiva veenaiyae / Oru dheva gaaname”
Compares the heroine directly to a divine musical instrument (veena) and a heavenly song (dheva gaanam) to highlight her sacred charm.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Thirukkovil theepangal iru kangal aagum”
Equates the heroine's eyes with the sacred lamps lit inside a holy temple.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Nadanthaalum un paadham punnaagum endru”
Exaggerates the extreme soft tenderness of her feet, claiming they would get wounded if she merely walked.
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Trivia
Thaali Dhanam (1987) features lyrics written by the celebrated Tamil poet Pulamaipithan. The song incorporates classic Sangam-inspired metaphors like comparing a woman's feet to tender flowers and her gaze to temple lamps, showcasing traditional Tamil literary romantic tropes in 1980s film music.
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