- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. J. Jesudass
- Music director
- Sampath Selvam
- Movie name
- Odangal
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This comforting love song features a devoted lover consoling his partner during a difficult emotional moment. He tenderly addresses her as a golden deer and his Radha, reassuring her that he will stand as her protective shield. He reminds her that light and shadow, joy and grief, are dual aspects of human existence, drawing parallels to mythological figures like Rama and Sita who endured immense trials.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Kadhal ponmaanae / Nambi vantha radhaiyae”
Addressing the beloved as 'ponmaan' (golden deer) and 'Radhai' elevates her gentle and divine nature.
Contrast / Antithesis (Muran Ani)
“Thunbam vendaam endraal ingae / Yaarukkum inbangal illai”
Juxtaposing 'Thunbam' (sorrow) and 'Inbangal' (joys) to illustrate the philosophical balance of life.
Parallelism / Internal Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Nee poovaanaal naan thenaavaen / Nee vaeraanaal naan neeraavaen”
Symmetrical structure pairing complimentary nature elements ('poovaanaal-thenaavaen', 'vaeraanaal-neeraavaen').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Mannaellam pasum ponnaagum”
Exaggerating the power of a woman's voice turning entire land into pure gold to highlight her value.
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Trivia
The song is from the 1986 Tamil film 'Odangal' featuring lyrics penned by Vairamuthu. It utilizes classical poetic motifs where nature serves as an archetype for romantic harmony.
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