- Lyricist
- Agathiyan
- Singer
- Krishnaraj
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Gokulathil Seethai
- Movie release year
- 1996
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This uplifting song from Gokulathil Seethai (1996), penned by director-lyricist Agathiyan, serves as an ode to optimism, human life, and the inherent beauty of nature. It calls upon humanity to recognize divine love on Earth and illuminate the lives of others. By cataloging the simple joys of nature— dizzling rain, flowing rivers, blooming flowers, and the morning sun—the lyricist reminds the listener that beauty surrounds us if we choose to see it. The second stanza deepens into a humanistic philosophy, praising both the joyful and difficult emotions of human life ('laughter is beautiful, weeping is beautiful too'). It urges human beings to emulate the 'Annaparavai'—the mythical swan that separates milk from water—by discarding life's tears and drinking only the sweet essence of joy and wisdom. Ultimately, the song is a cheerful reminder that life is inherently joyful and that intellect and positive outlook will always prevail.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Malarae un vaasam azhagae / Mazhaiyae un saaral azhagae”
The repetitive ending word 'azhagae' across sequential lines creates a hypnotic, rhythmic end-rhyme structure.
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Kanneer vittu paalai arunthum / Annaparavai neethaanae”
The human being is metaphorically urged to act like the mythical Annaparavai (swan) which filters out water to drink pure milk, symbolizing filtering out sorrow to retain life's joy.
Muran (Antithesis)
“Sirippum azhagae azhugai azhagae”
Contrasting opposites—laughter ('sirippu') and weeping ('azhugai')—are placed side by side to show that both joy and grief add beauty to the human experience.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Nilaavae vaa vaa vaa / Nillaamal nee vaa…”
The repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ni' in 'Nilaavae' and 'Nillaamal' provides pleasant verbal rhythm.
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Trivia
Gokulathil Seethai (1996) was written and directed by Agathiyan, who also penned the lyrics for this track. The film starred Karthik, Suvaluxmi, and Karan. Deva composed the soundtrack, which was a major commercial hit, laying the foundation for Agathiyan's critical acclaim that culminated in his National Award-winning film 'Kadhal Kottai' the same year.
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