- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Chinna Jameen
- Movie release year
- 1993
- Lyrics added on
- 20 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful song from the movie Chinna Jameen expresses a deep existential crisis and innocent reflection by the protagonist on his identity and life. He laments that he doesn't know who he truly is, questioning why God brought him into this world without anyone's consent. He remembers his mother, who named him affectionately before passing away, leaving him to wander like a river.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Enna petha raasaiyaanu / Ponna petha santhoshathil”
Rhyming of the second letter 'n' in 'Enna' and 'Ponna'.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Entha naalum ennai kooda / Ottidatha thanneeru”
Comparing the protagonist's detachment/isolation to oil and water that do not mix ('Ennai' and 'Thanneer').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Oorai chuthi naal muzhukka / Odum aaru naanamma”
Comparing his life journey to a river running through the village all day.
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Trivia
The film Chinna Jameen (1993) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, starring Karthik and Sukanya, with lyrics written by the legendary lyricist Vaali.
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