- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Savaal
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the pain, irony, and seductive melancholy of a woman who placed her trust and love in someone who lacks fairness and true devotion. She contrasts her lover's indifference with the admiration she receives from a hundred others who adore her. Through alluring imagery of physical devotion, divine bliss, and theatrical metaphors, she mockingly questions her lover's stoic behavior and emotional struggles, challenging his humanity while yearning for genuine love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Naadinaen / Kadhalukku”
The second consonant 'd' rhymes between 'Naadinaen' and 'Kadhalukku' in adjacent lines, creating a rhythmic cadence.
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Thaen vellam perugi odum / Pennin ullam”
'Thaen vellam' (flood of honey) is used as a metaphor for the sweet emotions overflowing from a woman's heart.
Irony / Rhetorical Question
“Vaattam vanthathaa neengalum manidharaa”
The speaker mockingly questions if the lover is truly human after witnessing his stoic distress, highlighting emotional detachment.
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Trivia
Featuring music composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics penned by Kavinar Kannadasan, 'Savaal' (1981) stars Kamal Haasan and Sripriya. The song serves as a dramatic and sensual confrontation, showcasing Kannadasan's signature blend of seductive allure and deep philosophical commentary on love and human nature.
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