- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Oru Malarin Payanam
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Oru Malarin Payanam' is a poignant, anger-filled lament of a woman confronting betrayal and societal double standards. She questions the identity and integrity of the man who took advantage of her, calling out his lack of true manhood despite his outward appearance. She reflects on how society holds women alone responsible for transgressions while men escape scrutiny, drawing a parallel to goddess Sita who also suffered unjust trials. Despite her plight, she fiercely asserts her moral innocence and vows that the truth will prevail once the perpetrator is unmasked.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Oxymoron / Irony
“Meesai konda pen pillai”
Combining opposing ideas 'Meesai konda pen pillai' (a female child with a mustache) to insult a man's cowardice and lack of chivalry.
Mythological Allusion
“Seedhai kooda intha jaathi”
Reference to 'Seedhai' (Sita) from the Ramayana to highlight the historical and ongoing suffering and trial by fire endured by virtuous women.
Moanai (Tamil Alliteration)
“Mugavariyo theriyavillai / Mugaththai mattum thaedinaen”
Repetition of initial phonetic sounds ('Mugavariyo' / 'Mugaththai') across consecutive lines.
Metaphor
“Paadham thaangum eera mullai”
Comparing unexpected pain to 'eera mullai' (a wet thorn underfoot).
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Trivia
'Oru Malarin Payanam' (1985) is a Tamil drama film directed by Muktha Srinivasan, starring Suhasini, Urvashi, and Misro. The film's soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu, highlighting strong social themes regarding women's rights and moral struggles.
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