- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- D. Diwakar
- Movie name
- Deiva Cheyal
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Jul 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song expresses profound gratitude, affection, and emotional reliance toward a person who stepped in as a protector and relative when the singer felt isolated and helpless. The lyrics celebrate the pure, childlike innocence of the companion, highlighting how their gentle voice and eyes offer boundless solace and warmth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai)
“Kuzhandhai pola ullam”
Compares the companion's pure and gentle heart to that of a child.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Neengal endhan selvam / Naeril vandha deivam”
Directly equates the beloved protector to a valuable treasure and a living deity.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Paarkkum paarvaiyaalae / Ungal paasam vandha modhum”
Repetition of the 'P' sound creates a rhythmic auditory aesthetic.
Anaphora / Repetition
“En uyirukku yaarum / Kaaval illai endrae”
Repetition of lines emphasizes the deep gratitude felt towards the protector for entering their life.
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Trivia
The song from the 1967 movie 'Deiva Cheyal' features music composed by D. Diwakar with lyrics penned by the legendary Kannadasan and voiced by T. M. Soundararajan.
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