- Lyricist
- Nandalala
- Singer
- Unnikrishnan
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Ninaivirukkum Varai
- Movie release year
- 1999
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Santhiya Santhiya is a poignant romantic song from the film Ninaivirukkum Varai (1999). In this song, the protagonist pours out his soul to his beloved, Santhiya, pleading for her acceptance while agonizing over whether his love will bring joy or turmoil. He ponders whether her presence in his life is as enduring as the sacred Ganges or as fleeting as a mirage, feeling suspended between hope and despair.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moni / Initial Alliteration
“Santhiya santhiya / Sammatham solvaayaa”
Repetition of the 'S' sound in consecutive words creating melodic flow.
Metaphor & Contrast
“Gangaiyaa nee kaanaalaa”
Contrasts the Ganges (life-giving reality) with a mirage (illusion) to express doubt about the beloved's true feelings.
Rhetorical Question
“Idhu kadhalaa erum veshamaa”
The protagonist questions whether his experience is genuine love or an illusion/facade.
Visual & Emotional Imagery
“Megamaai naan vaazhnthavan / Thani theevilae ennai poottinaai”
Compares former freedom to a wandering cloud and present emotional isolation to being trapped on a solitary island.
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Trivia
Ninaivirukkum Varai (1999) stars Prabhu Deva and Keerthi Reddy in the lead roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by Deva, and this romantic track features lyrics written by Nandalala.
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