- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ingeyum Oru Gangai
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This uplifting folk song celebrates the vital role of water and agriculture in rural life through the metaphor of the sacred River Ganga descending to satisfy human hunger. The arrival of water transforms dry fields into lush green landscapes, uniting villagers and bringing prosperity to the entire region. The lyrics evoke optimism, declaring that with proper farming, sowing of good seeds, and divine blessings, all grief and hardship will fade away, paving the way for a prosperous future.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamanai)
“Male :Pasum paai poda”
The lush green expanse of the agricultural fields is visually compared to a laid-out green mat ('Pasum paai poda').
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Pala kaalamum pala vazhiyilum”
The line features repetition of the initial 'P' sound across multiple words ('Pala kaalamum pala vazhiyilum').
Personification
“Namma pasi arinji erangi vanthaa inga inga”
The river Ganga is personified as a compassionate mother who senses the hunger of the people and descends to relieve them.
Rhyme / Refrain (Edhukai)
“Paramasivan thalaiyil ulla ganga ganga”
The repetition of 'Ganga ganga' and 'Inga inga' creates rhythmic harmony characteristic of traditional Tamil folk music.
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Trivia
'Ingeyum Oru Gangai' (1984) was directed by Manivannan and featured music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by his brother Gangai Amaran. The song showcases traditional Tamil folk rhythms blended with orchestral elements.
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