- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Movie name
- Per Solla Oru Pillai
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Feb 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional song depicts a mother singing lovingly to her child while expressing the deep sorrow and societal trials she faces. Drawing a poignant parallel to the mythical figure Shakuntala, who endured suffering and separation despite her purity, she reflects on her own isolation and longing for societal acceptance. She turns to God in prayer, hoping that the turbulent, wave-tossed journey of her life will soon reach a safe shore and that her family—father, mother, and child—will finally be reunited in happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaal / Alliteration
“Muththu nagai sinthi varum raja / Muththa mazhai alli tharum roja”
Repetition of the 'M' sound in initial words creates a gentle, rhythmic flow suited for a lullaby.
Uvamaani / Literary Allusion & Metaphor
“Kaaviyam paadum sagunthalai maathu / Kathai pola en vaazhvum nadai poduthae”
Compares her life's painful trajectory directly to the classical tale of Shakuntala.
Iyaibu / End Rhyme
“Mangaikku oor podum veli / Maarbodu uravaadum thaali”
The matching end sounds 'veli' and 'thaali' create poetic harmony.
Uvamaani / Imagery & Metaphor
“Alai mothum odam karai serum neram”
Uses the image of a wave-tossed boat reaching the shore to symbolize finding safety and peace after life's turmoil.
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Trivia
Per Solla Oru Pillai (1978) features music composed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar, with lyrics written by veteran lyricist-producer Panchu Arunachalam. P. Susheela's heartfelt vocal performance elevates the tender mother-child sentiment, making it a classic Tamil film song.
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