- Lyricist
- Uma Nagabushanam
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- A. A. Raj
- Movie name
- Thaniyatha Thagam
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song reflects on the philosophical nature of human existence, mortality, and the impermanence of worldly relationships. It contrasts human fantasies of an endless life with the inevitable decree of God, who ultimately decides when to end life. It further emphasizes that relationships only last as long as one is alive; once life departs, all ties break, reminding us of the ultimate transience of worldly bonds.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme (Edugai)
“Mudivillaatha vaazhkkayendru”
The second letter harmony ('di' in Mudivillaatha and Adhai) connects human expectation with divine reality.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Ullavarai unakku sontham”
Repetition of the line 'Ullavarai unakku sontham' reinforces the temporary nature of human attachments.
Rhetorical Question
“Uyir poevittaal enna sontham”
Asking what relation remains after life leaves forces the listener to ponder the reality of death.
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Trivia
Thaniyatha Thagam (1982) features music composed by A. A. Raj, a composer active in the 1980s Tamil cinema. Sung by the legendary T. M. Soundararajan, this track carries his iconic grand, reflective voice suited for philosophical compositions.
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