- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Sujatha
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song expresses deep emotional anguish, unfulfilled longing, and philosophical resignation. The protagonist reflects on tender love and life's relationships, comparing them to lotuses blooming in a private pond, fishing in a mirage, and building castles in the air. The lyricist conveys the tragic realization that intoxicating human bonds often evaporate like dreams, leaving behind sleepless nights and a restless, grieving heart that continues to wait in vain.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Roovakam)
“Kaanalilae meen vettai”
Compares the speaker's internal mind to a secluded pond ('Antharanga neer kulam') and unachievable desires to fishing in a mirage ('Kaanalilae meen vettai').
Rhyme & Assonance (Edhugai / Monai)
“Santhiyilae malaraagi / Anthiyilae mottaagi”
Demonstrates classic Tamil poetic second-letter rhyming (Edhugai) in 'Santhiyilae' and 'Anthiyilae', as well as 'Kaanalilae' and 'Kaatrinilae'.
Imagery & Hyperbole
“Vaanagaththu veedhiyilae Valam poguum karpanaigal”
Creates vivid visual imagery of castles in the wind and wandering imaginations traversing cosmic streets to highlight excessive, uncontained hope.
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Trivia
The song from 'Sujatha' (1980) showcases Kannadasan's signature philosophical style regarding life's illusions (Maya) and emotional pain. Rendered by P. Jayachandran and set to tune by M. S. Viswanathan, it remains a celebrated track for its soulful melody and poetic depth.
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