- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Aalukkoru Veedu
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Nee Kettathu Inbam from the movie Aalukkoru Veedu (1960) is a deeply emotional and philosophical song exploring the unpredictable, ironical nature of human life. Written by the renowned poet Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, the song meditates on how humans constantly seek joy and peace, only to be confronted with tragedy and hardship. Using vivid contrasts like seeking shade but finding unbearable heat, the lyrist captures the heartbreak of unfulfilled expectations and lost love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethiridai / Antithesis
“Nee kettathu inbam kidaiththathu thnbam”
Contrasts opposites such as 'inbam' (happiness) and 'thunbam' (sorrow) within the same line to emphasize life's tragic turns.
Metaphor / Imagery
“Ethir paarththathi nizhalai adainthathu veyilaip”
Uses 'nizhal' (shade) as a metaphor for comfort/joy and 'veyil' (sun heat) as a metaphor for pain/hardship.
Sol-pinvaru-nilai-ani / Repetition (Anaphora)
“Pesi pesi pala naal pesi”
Repetition of the word 'pesi' to emphasize long, continuous conversations that built deep affection over time.
Edhukai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Thunba naragil suzhalum ulagam / Thundu thundaai udainthu athilae”
Consonance of the second letter 'n' in 'Thunba' and 'Thundu' creating rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
Aalukkoru Veedu (1960) featured music composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram's lyrics in this film reflected his signature socialistic outlook, combining personal melancholy with a broader empathy for the poor and downtrodden.
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