- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- R. Sudharsanam
- Movie name
- Karthigai Deepam
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Mar 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic, soothing song from 'Karthigai Deepam' (1965) is a gentle romantic lullaby sung with deep care and affection. The singer expresses concern over her beloved's sleeplessness, wondering what restless thoughts—like a bird soaring high in the sky—are keeping his eyes open despite the night's calming atmosphere.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Thendral paadum thaalattil nee”
The gentle southern breeze ('thendral') is personified as a tender mother singing a lullaby.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Oonjalai polae poongaram neetti”
The act of extending her gentle hands ('poongaram') is compared to the comforting motion of a swing ('oonjalai polae').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Annaiyai polae unnudal thannai”
The singer explicitly compares her maternal tender touch to that of a mother ('annaiyai polae').
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Inbam peravillaiyaa / Thunbam tharavillaiyaa”
Matching rhyming line endings across stanzas ('peravillaiyaa' and 'tharavillaiyaa') creates a soft rhythmic cadence.
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Trivia
Composed by veteran music director R. Sudarsanam with lyrics by Aalangudi Somu, 'Enna Paravai Siragadithu' remains one of P. Susheela's most iconic lullaby-style compositions. The track highlights her unmatched ability to infuse tenderness and warmth into classic Tamil cinema melodies.
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