- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Devan
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 20 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Thaalaattum Kaatrae' from Devan (2002) is a deeply emotional melody expressing unconditional affection and devotion. The speaker equates their loved one to gentle nature—a comforting lullaby breeze, a mother's sweet song, and both the sun and the moon illuminating their personal sky. The beloved is praised as the artwork of their soul and the rhythm of their life. The lyrics emphasize the strength of bonding through vivid poetic imagery, comparing relationships to deep roots of a tree and affection to fragrance inside a blossom. It conveys that in a world driven by emotional warmth and mutual love, material wealth matters little, and love keeps them eternally rich.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“En vaanil chandhiranum sooriyanum neeyae”
Directly equates the loved one to cosmic bodies ('chandhiranum sooriyanum') in the speaker's personal sky.
Simile (Upamai)
“Boomikkul ver polae indha sondhangal”
Uses 'polae' to compare the deep bond of relationships to roots anchored in the earth.
Simile (Upamai)
“Poovukkul vaasathai pola naesangal”
Compares love to the fragrance contained within a flower using 'pola'.
Second-Letter Rhyme (Etukai)
“Boomikkul ver polae indha sondhangal / Poovukkul vaasathai pola naesangal”
Rhyming of the second syllable in consecutive lines ('Boomikkul' and 'Poovukkul').
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Trivia
The film Devan (2002) was directed by veteran actor Arun Pandian, featuring himself, Vijayakanth, and Karthik in lead roles. The music for the film was composed by Maverick composer Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable vocal renditions by Hariharan and Sadhana Sargam.
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