- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kelviyum Naane Bathilum Naane
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song expresses the agony of broken dreams and lost love through imagery of artwork and nature. The protagonist compares her once-beautiful life and romantic relationship to a painstakingly created painting that has now been smudged and destroyed by fate. She laments whether her ruined life can ever be rectified.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition)
“Ninaithu ninaithu varaindha oviyam”
The word 'ninaithu' is repeated to emphasize intense, continuous reflection and deep longing in the creation of the metaphorical painting.
Metaphor
“Siragai izhandha paravai naan”
The speaker directly compares herself to a wingless bird, representing absolute powerlessness and loss of freedom.
Simile / Analogy
“Adhu neer itta kolangal allavo”
The fleeting nature of past happiness and physical touch is compared to drawing 'kolam' (patterns) on water, which immediately dissolve.
Iyaipu (Rhyming)
“Indru kalaindhu ponadho / Vannam kulaindhu ponadho”
The rhyming end sounds ('ponadho') create a melancholy rhythm emphasizing loss.
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Trivia
The film 'Kelviyum Naane Bathilum Naane' (1982) stars Karthik and Aruna Mukerji. The musical score for the film was composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics penned by the veteran lyricist Vaali.
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