- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Uzhavan
- Movie release year
- 1993
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kangalil Enna Eeramo from the movie Uzhavan (1993) is a deeply emotional dialogue song centered around solace, healing, and hope. It begins with a maternal, comforting voice offering empathy to a grief-stricken man, reminding him that Mother Earth remains steadfast to sustain him even when personal losses occur, encouraging him to look toward the future with renewed optimism. In response, the man expresses deep gratitude, acknowledging how her compassionate song healed his emotional wounds, cleared his confusion, and guided his life like a storm-tossed boat finally finding safety at the shore. By the end, his sorrow is lifted, leaving him rejuvenated and peaceful.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Oru thaayai pola unai thaangavaa”
Compares the tender act of consoling and holding someone to the nurturing care of a mother.
Metaphor (Uvagam)
“Puyal kaatril vaadi nindra odam dhaan karaiyai serndhadhu….”
Compares a distressed human life to a small boat caught in a fierce storm that finally finds safe harbor.
Idiom / Cultural Metaphor
“Manadhil paalai varthadhu”
An idiom meaning to pour relief, comfort, and joy into someone's troubled mind.
Ethiridai (Contrast / Repetitive Shift)
“Kangalil illai eeramae / Nenjinil illai baaramae”
Contrasts the initial state of sorrow with the resolved state of peace using identical poetic phrasing.
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Trivia
Uzhavan (1993) features music composed by A. R. Rahman with lyrics written by the legendary poet Vaali. The song is sung as a soulful duet by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra, beautifully portraying a emotional turn from despair to hope through Rahman's serene melodic arrangement.
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