- Lyricist
- T. R. Bharathy
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Ramanujam
- Movie name
- Kaidhiyin Theerpu
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
En Nenjamae Kann Thunjumo is an emotionally charged song from the 1986 film Kaidhiyin Theerpu, composed by Ramanujam and rendered with immense vigor by T. M. Soundararajan. The song expresses a protagonist's restless state of mind, intense affection, and unyielding determination to overcome obstacles to protect his loved ones and seek retribution against injustice. Rich in dramatic metaphors like an erupting volcano and a fierce tiger, the lyrics by T. R. Bharathy convey a message of duty, karma, and ultimate triumph over hardship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyaru)
“Pugainthidum erimalai vediththidum velaiyil”
Comparing built-up anger and justice to a smoldering volcano about to erupt ('Pugainthidum erimalai').
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Aani)
“Udhippatho sooriyan Maraippatho paniththuli”
Asking if a simple dewdrop can hide the majestic rising sun ('Maraippatho paniththuli'), symbolizing that truth cannot be obscured.
Rhyme and Alliteration (Edhugai and Monai)
“Ninaivilum kanavilum / Ninaikkiraen thudikkiraen”
Repetition of initial and second letters in consecutive lines ('Ninaivilum' / 'Ninaikkiraen').
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Trivia
Kaidhiyin Theerpu (1986) featured a rare soundtrack scored by composer Ramanujam, with legendary playback singer T. M. Soundararajan delivering a fiery performance that captured both emotional anguish and heroic resolve.
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