- Lyricist
- S. S. Rajendran
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Ibrahim
- Movie name
- Vazhikatti
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 3 May 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song expresses the deep pain of an innocent protagonist who has been falsely accused of a crime. He reflects on his simple, care-free existence, comparing his past life to a skylark that asks for nothing from the world. Having grown up without parents, family, or formal education, he considers his mentor or master his sole anchor in life. Mourning the injustice, he questions why such an unbearable burden of false accusation has been placed upon his head when he has only ever worked hard and done good deeds.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Vaanambadi pol thirindhen”
Compares the protagonist's carefree, roaming past life to a 'Vaanambadi' (Skylark).
Anaphora / Repetition (Edukku Thodai)
“Thaaiyai kandathillai / Thandhaiyai kandathillai”
Repetition of identical lines emphasizing orphanhood and lack of familial support.
Alliteration (Mona)
“Naal ellam naan uzhaithen / Nalladhai thaan seidhu vandhen”
Matching initial sounds ('Na') in consecutive lines for rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
The song 'Thaaiyai Kandathillai' from the film 'Vazhikatti' (1965) features lyrics written by actor-turned-politician S. S. Rajendran himself, highlighting his versatile talent as a lyricist in Tamil cinema.
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