- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudass
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Aanandha Raagam
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Mar 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Oru Raagam Paadalodu' is a deeply emotional, melancholic song from the movie Aanandha Raagam (1982). It captures the poignant grief of a heartbroken lover who is haunted by the sweet melody of past love. The song portrays how cherished memories disrupt his daily peace, turning his vibrant reality into a fading shadow of despair.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ezhai endhan peraam / Sogam endhan ooraam”
The lyrics metaphorically assign 'Pauper' as the speaker's name and 'Sorrow' as his home town, vividly depicting his absolute emotional poverty and grief.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ezhai endhan peraam / Sogam endhan ooraam”
The lines end with identical rhyming suffixes ('peraam' and 'ooraam'), creating a rhythmic and sorrowful cadence.
Monai (Initial Sound Alliteration)
“Nijam nizhalaagi ponadhae”
Repetition of the 'Ni' sound at the start of words ('Nijam', 'nizhalaagi') enhances the phonetic musicality of the line.
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown metadata in the context, this famous track from 'Aanandha Raagam' (1982) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by his brother Gangai Amaran. The song is celebrated for its soul-stirring rendition ( sung separately by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki) and remains a classic Tamil heartbreak melody.
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