- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Anbulla Appa
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Feb 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Maragadha vallikku from Anbulla Appa (1987) is a poignant father-daughter wedding song. The father lovingly reflects on raising his daughter, remembering how she used to adorn herself with flowers each day of the week. As she gets married, he affectionately wonders about her future in her husband's home, wishing her lifelong happiness while coping with the deep pain of parting.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Maragadha vallikku”
The daughter is metaphorically referred to as an 'emerald vine' (Maragadha valli) and 'pure gold' (Katti thangam), illustrating her irreplaceable worth to her father.
Wordplay / Polysemy (Kolam)
“Kangalil yen indha neer kolam”
The word 'Kolam' is masterfully varied from 'Mana kolam' (wedding attire) and 'Malar kolam' (flower decor) to 'Neer kolam' (pool of tears) and 'Thiru kolam' (sacred appearance).
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Kanmani thaamarai / Kaal kondu nadandhaal”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound in 'Kanmani' and 'Kaal' creates a rhythmic beat.
Parallelism / Analogy
“Malar endra uravu / Parikkum varai”
Compares a flower being plucked from a plant to a daughter being given away in marriage, highlighting the bittersweet emotional transition.
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Trivia
Anbulla Appa (1987) features Sivaji Ganesan and Nadhiya in a story centered around an affectionate father-daughter bond. The music was composed by Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics written by Vairamuthu, creating one of the classic wedding send-off (Kanyadaan) songs in Tamil cinema.
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