- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Harini
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Indira
- Movie release year
- 1995
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Nila Kaaigirathu from Indira (1995) is a hauntingly beautiful, introspective song that highlights the unappreciated beauty of nature and the gentle innocence of human perception. The lyrics depict how nature's daily marvels—the shining moon, fading hues, whispering breezes, and smiling groves—often go unnoticed by the restless world. However, through a loving gaze and gentle touch, these subtle wonders are acknowledged, cherished, and brought to life. The second half of the song turns into an uplifting, optimistic invitation to embrace life's gifts. By comparing the earth to a garden and life to a dowry of possibilities, Vairamuthu's lyrics encourage us to seek out our desires, listen to nature's harmony, and embrace the joy of existence despite life's unchanging realities.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Solai sirikindrathu”
Attributes the human action of smiling ('sirikindrathu') to a garden grove ('solai').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Nila kaaigirathu / Niram theigirathu”
The initial letter/sound 'Ni' is repeated across consecutive lines ('Nila' and 'Niram').
Metaphor
“Intha boomiyae poovanam / Intha vaazhkaiyae seethanam”
Compares the earth directly to a flower garden ('poovanam') and life to a precious gift/dowry ('seethanam').
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Intha boomiyae poovanam / Ungal pookkalai thedungal”
The second letter sound ('nth' / 'ng') maintains a rhythmic harmony across lines.
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