- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Srikanth Deva
- Movie name
- Aayiram Vilakku
- Movie release year
- 2011
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Enna Thavam Seidhen' from the movie 'Aayiram Vilakku' (2011) expresses the profound emotional transformation of a hardened, violent man who experiences redemption through the pure love of a child. Having led a ruthless life filled with bloodshed and cynicism, he finds his stone-cold heart melting when he steps into the role of a father figure. He considers the child as his spiritual progenitor, declaring that by giving him fatherhood, the child has essentially given rebirth to his lost innocence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Paradox / Oxymoron
“Ennaippeththa maganae”
'The son who gave birth to me' is a beautiful poetic paradox symbolizing the protagonist's emotional rebirth through his child.
Contrast / Muran
“Vaalodu velgal rendum Pidiththa kaiyil / Vannaththu poochiyai pidiththukkonden”
Contrasts holding deadly weapons (swords and spears) with holding a delicate butterfly, highlighting his inner transformation from violent to gentle.
Metaphor / Uruvagam
“Raththathil velaanmai Nadathivandhen”
Metaphorically describes his past life of violence as 'farming in blood'.
Monai (Initial Rhyme)
“Bandhangal baaramendru / Baarangal parisendru”
Repetition of the initial 'Ba' sound across adjacent lines creating a rhythmic poetic effect.
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Trivia
'Aayiram Vilakku' (2011) features music composed by Srikanth Deva with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song captures a pivotal narrative arc for Sathyaraj's character, a feared rowdy whose aggressive nature is completely softened by his bonding with a young man, beautifully captured in Vairamuthu's soulful verses.
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