- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Naan Sootiya Malar
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Nov 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This reflective song from the 1983 Tamil film Naan Sootiya Malar explores themes of disillusionment with worldly desires, physical attraction, and superficial romance. Written by the veteran lyricist Vaali, the song uses philosophical questioning to dismiss romantic entanglements and temporary pleasures as fleeting and hollow. The protagonist arrives at a sense of clarity and detachment, comparing a heartless relationship to a flowerless garland and describing youthful passion as a journey heading nowhere. Ultimately, the song serves as a cynical yet enlightened rejection of romantic illusions in favor of quiet wisdom.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Paarvai oru thisaiyadaa / Paadham oru thisaiyadaa / Payanam entha thisaiyadaa”
Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound across consecutive lines to create rhythmic flow.
Metaphor
“Mlarillatha maalaiyadaa / Manamillaatha jodiyadaa”
Comparing a loveless or heartless couple to a garland without flowers.
Rhetorical Questioning
“Pooththathenna kaainthathenna / Kaninthathenna podaa”
Using reflective questions ('What blossomed?', 'What dried up?') to express cynicism towards worldly growth and decay.
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Trivia
Naan Sootiya Malar is a rare 1983 Tamil film featuring lyrics penned by Vaali that evoke classical philosophical songwriting styles reminiscent of Kannadasan's introspective compositions.
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