- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- R. Govarthanam
- Movie name
- Kadavulin Theerpu
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poetic song captures a deeply introspective and romantic mood, where the protagonist observes nature and finds reflections of her own inner awakening, youth, and longing. The breeze, rain clouds, river, banyan tree, birds, and flowers serve as metaphors for love, desire, and deep emotional contemplation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Annanadai poduthammaa aattru vellamae / Yaedho aasai valai pattathammaa nadhiyin ullamae”
Comparing the river flood to an 'Annanadai' (swan-like walk) and describing desire as a net ('Aasai valai').
Rhythm and Rhyme (Iyaibu / Monai)
“Ilamai pudhumai thanimai inimai”
Use of end rhymes like 'Ilamai pudhumai thanimai inimai' to create a melodious flow.
Personification
“Aalamaram thalaiviriththu nirppathum enna / Oru arasanukku maalaiyida thudippathum enna”
Attributing human traits like yearning, conversation, and royal pleasures to trees, birds, and lotus flowers.
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Alangaaram)
“Nenjil ulla vaarththaikkellaam Paashaigal undo / Antha ninaivugalai padam pidikkum Karuviyum undo”
Repeated use of rhetorical questions asking if there are languages or cameras for heartful thoughts.
Did you know?
Trivia
The song 'Indru varum kaattrinilae' is a classic melodious composition sung by Vani Jairam from the 1981 film Kadavulin Theerpu. With music composed by R. Govarthanam and lyrics by Kannadasan, it stands out for its poetic imagery connecting nature with human emotions.
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