- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Dhooram Adhigamillai
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Ilanguyilin Ilaiya Raagam' expresses the poignant anguish of separation despite a deep emotional bond. The protagonist reflects on how two lovers, who were united by fate, are now heading in completely divergent directions. Nature, solitude, and tears serve as silent witnesses to this unspoken heartache.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamanai/Uvamai)
“Iravin karaiyil en thoni”
'Iravin karaiyil en thoni' compares the woman's helpless life to a boat stranded on the shore of night, metaphorically depicting dark despair.
Contrast / Oxymoron
“Uravaagi vantha podhum / Iru veru thisaigal neeyum naanum”
'Uravaagi vantha podhum / Iru veru thisaigal neeyum naanum' contrasts the togetherness of a relationship with the physical/emotional divergence of their paths.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Ilanguyilin ilaiya raagam”
Repetition of the initial consonant 'I' in 'Ilanguyilin ilaiya raagam' creates a sweet, lyrical rhythm.
Edhukai (Rhyme)
“Endrum un nyapaam sumanthu”
Matching second consonants in words like 'sumanthu' and 'paranthu', or 'kidanthu' and 'virunthu', enhancing the auditory appeal.
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Trivia
Dhooram Adhigamillai (1983) is an obscure Tamil film starring popular actors of the 80s era, featuring delicate lyrical work by Vairamuthu that highlights poignant themes of distance and sorrow.
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