- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Lorry Driver Rajakannu
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a heartfelt ode of admiration and gratitude dedicated to a loved one, extolling his noble character and protective nature. The speaker elevates her partner above traditional mythological deities, noting that unlike Rama (who banished Sita over public gossip) or Krishna (who had many consorts), he is entirely steadfast, devoted, and untainted by such flaws. Describing him as a unique, living deity who guards his loved ones as gently and instinctively as eyelids protect the eyes, the lyrics capture deep devotion and unconditional trust, set to a melodious composition by M. S. Viswanathan.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kannil oli yaettrum dheepam / Kadavul vadivaana roobam”
The subject is directly compared to a lamp lighting up the eyes ('Kannil oli yaettrum dheepam') and an embodiment of God ('Kadavul vadivaana roobam').
Simile (Upamai)
“Kannai imai pola kappaan”
The protective nature of the beloved is explicitly compared using 'pola' to eyelids shielding the eye.
Mythological Allusion & Contrast
“Raman avanalla pazhi sollai ketka / Kannan avanalla pala thaarram paarkka”
References to Lord Rama and Lord Krishna are used antithetically to highlight the subject's superior devotion and flawlessness in love.
Parallelism / Anaphora
“Raman avanalla... / Kannan avanalla...”
Repeated sentence structure across consecutive lines creating rhythm and emphasizing the contrast.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1981 Tamil film 'Lorry Driver Rajakannu' starring Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan, this song showcases the classic combination of lyricist Vaali and composer M. S. Viswanathan. Vani Jairam's expressive vocal rendition highlights the deep emotional fidelity of the character.
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