- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Naangal
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful song captures deep filial devotion, gratitude, and emotional longing. Using nature imagery, the protagonist compares herself to a lost bird returning to its original nest or a wandering boat in deep waters that finally finds shelter at the shore. The song praises the divine and unbreakable bond between a parent and child, framing paternal love as a divine blessing that brings joy and peace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Paaradi kuyilae paasa malargalai / Alaindhu thirindha padagu”
Compares affection and soft feet to delicate flowers ('paasa malargalai' and 'paadha malargalai') and the lost child to a boat ('padagu') lost in a deep ocean.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Paaradi kuyilae paasa malargalai / Paadadi kuyilae paadha malargalai”
Repetition of the initial letter 'P' across paired lines to create a rhythmic flow.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Paaradi kuyilae paasa malargalai / Paadadi kuyilae paadha malargalai”
Matching end sounds ('malargalai') across adjacent lines creating musicality.
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Trivia
'Naangal' (1992) is a family drama film starring Prabhu, Jayaram, and Sukanya, directed by Hassan. The film's musical score was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics written by Gangai Amaran.
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