- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Ninaivugal
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jul 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Ninaivugal is a deeply emotional, philosophical track that offers comfort and hope during times of grief and separation. The singer reflects on a cherished bond, acknowledging that while physical separation brings loneliness, precious memories remain eternal. The song contemplates why God endowed humans with tears, offering the perspective that crying helps dissolve pain, serving as a emotional release that opens the door to new beginnings in life. Furthermore, the lyrics serve as a call to courage for women facing societal hardships and personal ordeals. Using evocative nature metaphors such as mist dispersing and a lamp braving the wind until the morning star appears, the song delivers an inspiring message of resilience, assuring that every dark night of adversity is eventually followed by a bright, joyful morning.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kadavul kannodu kanneerai vaiththaan”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words ('Kadavul', 'kannodu', 'kanneerai') creates a poetic rhythmic flow in Tamil prosody.
Simile (Uwamai)
“Vantha sodhanai pani pol vilagum”
Comparing hardships and trials ('sodhanai') to mist ('pani') that dissolves rapidly when morning arrives.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaattril poraadi kalangidum dheepam”
A struggling human soul amidst chaotic worldly troubles is metaphorically described as a lamp flickering against strong wind.
Symbolism
“Vidintha pin pudhu velli varum”
The morning star ('pudhu velli') and dawn ('pudhu pozhuthukal') symbolize new hope, rebirth, and positive transformation after despair.
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Trivia
Composed by the musical duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by veteran poet Pulamaipithan, 'Ninaivugal' is recognized for P. Susheela's emotive vocal rendering. The song's philosophical tone regarding tears as a restorative mechanism made it a memorable, comforting classic in 1980s Tamil cinema melody tracks.
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