- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Sigappu Thali
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 21 May 2021
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This melancholic song reflects on the pain of heartbreak, unrequited pursuit, and emotional disillusionment in love. The protagonist wanders aimlessly in search of love, only to realize that romantic attachment often leaves behind nothing but sorrow and tears. Through philosophical questioning, the lyrics convey that true wisdom and inner maturity are born from enduring psychological pain and distress.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Kanni ponna thedi thedi”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'K' ('Kanni', 'Kaalgal', 'Karaiyaera') in consecutive lines establishing Tamil prosodic rhythm.
Rhetorical Question
“Kadhalilae michcham enna kanneer mattumthaanae”
The speaker poses reflective questions about love, tears, and existential longing to emphasize sadness.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Kanni ponna thedi thedi”
Repetition of 'thedi thedi' emphasizes the exhaustive, continuous nature of searching.
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Trivia
The song features lyrical work by Vairamuthu from the obscure 1988 movie 'Sigappu Thali', blending philosophical reflections on love with traditional Tamil poetic meters.
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