- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Sujatha
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song uses the metaphor of migratory birds arriving from distant lands to reflect on human relationships, fleeting youth, and the inevitability of parting ways. The singer reminisces about precious moments spent with companions who, despite having no blood relation, formed deep emotional ties. The lyrics express philosophical reflections on life's unpredictable trajectory, questioning who truly belongs to whom as time moves forward.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagandhu)
“Engiruntho vantha paravaigalae”
Human beings coming together temporarily in life are poetically metaphorized as migratory birds arriving from unknown places.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Engiruntho vantha paravaigalae / Eththanaiyo inba kanavugalae”
The matching end suffixes ('-gae' / '-alae') create a lyrical rhythm typical of classical Tamil songwriting.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Bedhaigalaai nyaanamindri ingu vanthenna / Medhaigalaai nyaanigalaai indru sovathenna”
The second consonant 'dha' (da) rhymes across both lines ('Bedhaigalaai' and 'Medhaigalaai').
Allusion (Kurippani)
“Kambanai pol oru annan undu”
Refers to Kamban, the legendary medieval Tamil poet who wrote the Kamba Ramayanam, to elevate the status and nobility of the elder brother figure.
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Trivia
'Engiruntho vantha paravaigalae' features music by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics by Kannadasan, a celebrated duo in Tamil cinema history. Sung expressively by P. Susheela, the song captures Kannadasan's signature philosophical style where deep life lessons are integrated seamlessly into personal nostalgia.
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