- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Engal Thaikulame Varuga
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This melancholy and reflective song expresses a deep sense of longing, unfulfilled potential, and emotional pain. Using poignant imagery, the protagonist compares herself to a moon obscured by clouds, a song longing for a stage to be heard, and an unplayed veena seeking its tune. The lyrics express the sorrow of youth passing by without joy or appreciation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Medai thedum paadal naan / Raagam thedum veenai naan”
The singer directly equates herself to an unheard song searching for a stage and an unstrung/unplayed veena seeking a melody.
Imagery (Oruvaipudhan)
“Nilavai megam mooduthae”
Visual imagery comparing sadness overriding youth to dark clouds veiling the bright moon.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Medai thedum paadal naan / Raagam thedum veenai naan”
The repetition of the ending word 'naan' across consecutive lines creates rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
The lyrics were penned by the prominent Tamil poet and lyricist Na. Kamarasan for the 1986 film 'Engal Thaikulame Varuga'. Kamarasan was known for bringing free verse and surrealist metaphors from modern Tamil poetry into film song lyrics.
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