- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Nilave Nee Saatchi
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic philosophical Tamil song composed with lyrics by Kannadasan reflects on human destiny, love, and life's inherent contrasts, calling upon the moon as a silent witness to all living beings who seek mental peace. Kannadasan explores how humans meet at life's crossroads and contemplate their fates, while 'Time' looks on with a knowing smile at human expectations.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Nilavae… nee saatchi…”
Addressing the moon ('Nilavae') as a conscious being that acts as a witness ('saatchi') to human life.
Iyaipu (Rhyming ends)
“Paadhaigal irandu sandhippadhum / Adhil payanam selbavan sindhippadhum”
The lines end with rhythmic matching sounds 'sandhippadhum' and 'sindhippadhum'.
Muran (Antithesis)
“Oru sila illathil suvai pechu / Sila ullangalil yaeno perum moochu”
Contrasts happiness ('suvai pechu' - pleasant speech) in some houses with grief ('perum moochu' - deep sighs) in some hearts.
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Trivia
Written by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan for the 1970 movie 'Nilave Nee Saatchi', the song's title line serves as the central thematic motif and title of the film starring Jaishankar.
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