- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kali Kaalam
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional song expresses deep joy, relief, and wonder over the unexpected return or reunion with a loved one who is revered like a deity ('dheivam'). The protagonist feels as though a lamp of love has been re-ignited in their life, bringing light, warmth, and hope back into their world. The speaker marvels at the miraculous nature of life, celebrating how this joyful occurrence fills their heart with overwhelming ecstasy ('paravasam'). The lyrics emphasize emotional reverence and disbelief at such a beautiful turn of events.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Yetri vaithadho anbu dheepam”
The phrase 'anbu dheepam' (lamp of love) poetically equates affection and hope to a glowing flame that illuminates life.
Rhetorical Question
“Meendum vandhadho”
Asking 'Meendum vandhadho' (Has it returned?) expresses profound awe and emotional excitement rather than a literal query.
Repetition (Anaphora)
“Indha adhisaya ulagathilae / Enna adhisayam nigazhndhadhamaa”
The repetition of 'adhisayam' (miracle/wonder) emphasizes the sheer disbelief and overwhelming happiness felt by the speaker.
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Trivia
The 1992 Tamil film 'Kali Kaalam' starred Sathyaraj and was directed and produced by Panchu Arunachalam, who also penned the lyrics for this track.
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