- Lyricist
- Agathiyan
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Gokulathil Seethai
- Movie release year
- 1996
- Lyrics added on
- 17 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This uplifting philosophical song celebrates the inherent beauty present in both nature and human existence. By marveling at elements like flowers, rain, rivers, and the moon, the song invites the listener to cultivate an optimistic outlook and recognize divine love in everyday life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme / Epiphora)
“Malarae un vaasam azhagae / Mazhaiyae un saaral azhagae”
The repetition of the word 'azhagae' (beauty) at the end of consecutive lines creates a melodic rhythm and emphasizes the theme of universal beauty.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Nilaavae vaa vaa vaa / Nillaamal nee vaa…”
The repetition of the initial consonant sound 'N' ('Nilaavae' and 'Nillaamal') adds rhythmic harmony to the opening refrain.
Metaphor
“Annaparavai neethaanae”
The listener is compared to the mythical 'Annaparavai' (swan), which is believed to separate milk from water, symbolizing the human ability to filter out sorrow and accept pure joy.
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Trivia
The song 'Nilaavae Vaa Vaa Vaa' is from the 1996 Tamil film 'Gokulathil Seethai', directed by Agathiyan and starring Karthik and Suvaluxmi. The music for the film was composed by Deva, with lyrics penned by Agathiyan himself, reflecting the director-lyricist's signature poetic, philosophical tone.
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