- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Seeman
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 18 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional prayer song from the movie Seeman (1994) is an invocation to the Almighty seeking protection, justice, and divine intervention. The devotee glorifies God's omnipotence and supreme goodness while pleading for an end to suffering and tears. The song appeals for the destruction of evil forces and the safeguarding of righteous souls, praying that divine grace will melt away hardships just as heat disperses morning mist.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Thunbangal pani pola vilagavae”
The lyricist compares the disappearance of life's sorrows to mist/dew melting away (pani pola vilagavae).
Iyaibu (Rhyme / End Rhyme)
“Thozhugaiyai yaerpaai azhugaiyai theerppaai”
Rhyming line endings featuring '-paai' pattern across successive lines (yaerpaai, theerppaai, chaerppaai).
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Allaa un maganai kaappaai / Allalgal yaavum theerppaai / Anbaana arulai chaerppaai”
Repetition of the initial vowel 'A' across consecutive lines (Allaa, Allalgal, Anbaana).
Edhugai (Second Letter Harmony)
“Kootthaadum kodumai azhiya / Kodiyorgal koottam ozhiya”
Harmony of second consonant sound 'd' / 'd-i' in 'Kodumai' and 'Kodiyorgal'.
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Trivia
Seeman (1994) stars R. Sarathkumar and Sukanya, with music composed by Soundaryan. Lyricist Vaali showcased his remarkable secularity and mastery by writing authentic Islamic devotional lyrics alongside Hindu devotional and secular tracks throughout his career.
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