- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Sankar Ganesh
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Doctor Amma
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
These lines praise a noble and selfless individual whose life is entirely dedicated to the well-being and service of humanity. Possessing a divine heart, she relentlessly fulfills her duties along her compassionate journey. Even if contemporary society neglects or forgets her sacrifices, history will forever record and celebrate her legacy. She enters this world as the true embodiment and meaning of existence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Deiveega ullam / Tham paadhai sellum / Vaiyangal marandhaalum varalaaru sollum”
The usage of rhyming word endings like '-ullam', '-sellum', and '-sollum' creates a harmonious, lyrical cadence across the stanzas.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Vaazhvukku porulaaga vandhaalae annam”
Describing the noble woman as the very 'meaning of life' elevates her character to a symbolic representation of divine service.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Pirar vaazha thaan vaazhum / Pani seidhu menn melum”
Repetition of the 'P' consonant sound in 'Pirar' and 'Pani' enhances the rhythmic flow of the song.
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Trivia
Doctor Amma (1974) stars Jayalalithaa in the title role of a compassionate doctor dedicated to serving society. Lyricist Vaali crafted these lines to accentuate the nobility of the medical profession and selfless social service.
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