- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. C. Krishnan
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Jaya Gopi
- Movie release year
- 1955
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Sept 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song from Jaya Gopi (1955) expresses deep sorrow and philosophical reflection over an orphan child's suffering. Kannadasan's lyrics depict a helpless child living under the open sky without shelter or maternal affection, burdened by grief and mocked by foolish, cruel people as a 'sinful birth.' The song questions why such a pure, tender soul should suffer from the harsh and wicked words of society. The lyrics further contrast human society with nature, noting that while the world naturally shelters and cares for birds and animals, it fails to offer love or protection to an innocent human orphan, concluding mournfully that the world lacks a heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Vaanagamae Kooraiyaaga”
Comparing the open sky directly to a roof ('Koorai') to highlight homelessness.
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Vaanagamae Kooraiyaaga / Vaiyagamae illamaaga”
Matching initial consonant 'Va' across consecutive lines (Vaanagamae / Vaiyagamae).
Rhetorical Question
“Paapa jenmam neeyaa”
Asking 'Are you a sinful birth?' to challenge the unfair accusations made by foolish people.
Imagery
“Sooriya chanthirar jothiyin vadivae”
Evoking cosmic and radiant imagery ('light of sun and moon') to describe the innocent purity of the child's soul.
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Trivia
Jaya Gopi (1955) is an early classic featuring music by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and lyrics by Kannadasan. S. C. Krishnan, known predominantly for high-pitched folk and comic numbers, delivered a rare, deeply emotional play-back performance in this social drama song.
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