- Lyricist
- Piraisoodan
- Singer
- Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song expresses profound empathy, devotion, and spiritual oneness toward a grieving lover. The narrator consoles her beloved upon seeing his persistent tears and sorrow, urging him not to seek solace in mere memories which, like a mirage, can never satisfy real life's thirst.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Nizhalaaga nee kaanum / Kaanal neer”
Comparing intangible memories to 'Kaanal neer' (mirage water), indicating that past memories cannot sustain real living.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kanna un kannil kanneero / Ponnaana un nenjil yaaro”
The second consonant sound 'n' aligns in 'Kanna' and 'Ponnaana', providing rhythmic harmony.
Personification
“Unkaigal thodukindra / Porul ellaam ... Unai seravae thavikindrathae”
Attributing human emotions like yearning ('thavikindrathae') to inanimate objects touched by the beloved.
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Trivia
The soundtrack for 'Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen' (1992) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring soulful renditions by S. Janaki and K.J. Yesudas with lyrics written by lyricist Piraisoodan.
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