- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Aduthathu Albert
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song from Aduthathu Albert expresses deep grief over a tragedy that turned a celebratory occasion into a funeral. It questions the societal norms, caste considerations, and rigid traditional values that often lead to tragic loss of young lives, asking relatives to reflect on their choices.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Mogana / Alliteration (Monnai)
“Sonthangalae…..sutrangalae….”
Repetition of initial consonants like 'Sonthangalae' and 'Sutrangalae', or 'Saadhiyum' and 'Jaadhgam'.
Irony / Contrast
“Vaangi vantha maalai / Malar valaiyam aagum vaelai”
Contrasting joyous bridal traditions (wedding garlands, celebratory milk, holy fire) with funeral rituals (wreath, funeral milk, pyre).
Metaphor
“Poo mudikka kiligal ninaikka”
'Kiligal' (parrots) is used as a metaphor for the young lovers dreaming of marriage.
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Trivia
Aduthathu Albert (1985) is a Tamil film starring Prabhu and Urvashi. The song features poignant lyrics written by Vairamuthu, contrasting wedding celebrations directly with mortality.
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