- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Vasavi
- Music director
- Adhithyan
- Movie name
- Kizhakku Mugam
- Movie release year
- 1996
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Mar 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song reflects the deep sorrow and philosophical awakening of a son who has lost his mother. Facing the absolute reality of death, words become meaningless as grief washes over him. The lyrics highlight the emotional cycle of life, where the son who was once carried by his mother now carries her body for the last rites. Stripped of worldly attachments, social divisions like caste, and personal ego, the tragic event leads to a spiritual transformation where the protagonist is metaphorically reborn as a changed human being.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Paradox / Role Reversal
“Thannai sumantha thaayai / Pillai sumanthidalaachchu”
Contrasts the mother's nurturing role during the child's life with the child carrying her funeral litter at death.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Sontha vazhi maranthaan / Ivan vantha vazhi kalanthaan”
Rhyming of the second letter 'n' ('ன்') across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic cadence.
Metaphor
“Meendum pirakkiraan”
Losing worldly identities and attachments after bereavement is described metaphorically as being reborn.
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Trivia
Kizhakku Mugam (1996) is a Tamil drama film starring Karthik and Reshma. The film's soundtrack was composed by Adithyan, featuring lyrics penned by the acclaimed lyricist Vairamuthu. This song serves as a major emotional turning point in the film's narrative.
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