- Lyricist
- Ambikapathi
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music directors
- C. R. Subbaraman, M. S. Gnanamani
- Movie name
- Paithiyakkaran
- Movie release year
- 1947
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song reflects the deep anguish and helplessness of a young widow suffering under regressive social dogmas. The protagonist blames a heartless and superstitious society for treating a woman's tragic loss of her husband as her own fault. Stripped of traditional marital symbols like the mangalsutra, kumkum, and flowers, she questions the purpose of her existence and laments being born a woman in a cruel, demonic world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Samooga paeyin sadhiyaalae”
Society is metaphorically described as a 'paei' (demon), emphasizing its oppressive, evil, and unfeeling nature toward widows.
Rhetorical Question
“Naadhan irandhaar adhu en kuttramaa”
The speaker asks whether her husband's death is her fault and why she was born a woman, highlighting societal injustice rather than seeking an answer.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Sanmaargamae illaa / Samooga paeyin sadhiyaalae”
The second consonant sound matches between lines (e.g., 'Sanmaargamae' and 'Samooga'), giving rhythmic flow to the despairing verses.
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Trivia
'Paithiyakkaran' (1947) was a reformist film produced by the T.K.S. Brothers theatrical troupe. The story dealt heavily with social reform, advocate rights, and challenging orthodox societal norms regarding women and widowhood.
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