- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Singaravelan
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 18 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song depicts the emotional pain of rejection contrasted against deep devotion to love and music. The protagonist laments being summoned by his beloved only to be turned away and left on the street. In his sorrow, he perceives the raining sky as weeping tears along with him, yet he holds firm to the belief that his artistic expression and love remain pure, unblemished, and eternal even if words and life prove deceptive.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Yenakena kannerai vadikkidhu vadikkidhu vaanam”
The sky is personified as crying tears of rain in empathy with the heartbroken protagonist.
Anaphora / Antistrophe (Iyaibu)
“Vaarththai poiyaagum / Vaazhkkai poiyaagum”
The repetition of 'poiyaagum' at the end of consecutive phrases creates poetic rhythm and emphasizes the contrast between worldly falsehoods and genuine love.
Metaphor
“Nijangal aagaadhu kaanal”
The misunderstanding between the lovers is metaphorically compared to a mirage ('kaanal') that can never hold true reality.
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Trivia
The music for Singaravelan (1992) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Vaali. The song famously incorporates humorous classical music references ('Pudhucheri Katcheri' and 'Tiger Varadachari') contrasting with the deeply emotional melody.
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