- Lyricist
- John Jebaraj
- Singers
- John Jebaraj, Anuradha Sriram
- Music director
- David Selvam
- Movie name
- Christian Album Song
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Dec 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional Christian song composed and written by John Jebaraj reflects deeply on divine love and grace. The speaker wonders in awe why God bestows such genuine, unconditional, and redeeming love upon a flawed, unworthy person. While the material world judges people based on their achievements and utility, divine love offers acceptance, healing, and strength through the ultimate sacrifice of the cross. The lyrics use classical and poetic Tamil terminology to contrast human shortcomings with divine steadfastness. Through repeated questioning, the narrator expresses overwhelmed gratitude for a loving Father who upholds the broken when everyone else rejects them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moni / Rhyme & Alliteration (Monai)
“Asathanaam enmel / Aasathi konda / Asathuru-um um pola”
Initial letter rhyming in Tamil poetic structure, seen in pairs like 'Asathanaam' / 'Aasathi' / 'Asathuru'.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Asadam endrae / Asattai kanden / Asaraa-um asarangal”
The second consonant 'sa' repeats consistently across consecutive lines for rhythmic flow.
Contrast / Antithesis
“Asattai kanden / Asaraa-um asarangal / Thaangakkanden”
Contrasting world rejection ('Asattai kanden') with God's steadfast support ('Thaangakkanden').
Rhetorical Questioning
“Yeno yenindha / Asalai anbu / Yeno enmeedhu / Siluvai anbu”
Repeated use of 'Yeno' (Why) highlights deep humility and awe at divine grace.
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Trivia
Written by popular Tamil Christian worship leader and composer John Jebaraj, known for incorporating rich classical Tamil vocabulary (such as 'Asathanaam', 'Thalayazhi', and 'Thatpam') into modern Christian praise and worship music.
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