- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Bramma
- Movie release year
- 1991
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Feb 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Engirundho Ilangkuyilin is a soulful melody from the 1991 Tamil movie Bramma. The song reflects a gentle, soothing plea of reassurance and emotional connection. The speaker awakens to nostalgic memories triggered by the distant song of a cuckoo and knocks on the listener's heart to relieve them of their deep seated worries and mistrust. Throughout the verses, the speaker reassures the listener of unwavering devotion, remaining like a faithful shadow even when misunderstood. Addressing doubts, hidden pasts, and misjudgments, the speaker uses metaphors of nature and truth to convey that inner purity cannot be hidden or altered forever, expressing confidence that understanding and true friendship will triumph in the end.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Nizhalpola naanae”
Compares the constant, devoted presence of the speaker to a shadow ('nizhalpola').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Poopondra manadhai / Indha paal manam”
Compares a pure and gentle heart to a soft flower ('poopondra') and white milk ('paal manam').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ninaivu alaigal”
Compares memories to rising ocean waves ('alaigal') surging in the mind.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Poorveegam unakku / Maraithaalum en kangal”
Repetition of initial soft consonantal rhythm across paired ideas.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Naal varum / Andha naal varum”
Repetition of ending words to emphasize the hopeful certainty of the coming day.
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