- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singer
- Senthil
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Oru Oorla
- Movie release year
- 2014
- Lyrics added on
- 23 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a soulful expression of gratitude and reverence towards a compassionate, savior-like figure who brings hope to a desolate life. The protagonist compares their existence to humble street dust—insignificant and lost—until a divine presence enters their world to provide purpose, shelter, and maternal warmth. The lyrics reflect deeply on the pure nature of unconditional love that asks for nothing in return. Feeling overwhelmed and helpless, the speaker seeks a soothing word of comfort and blessing from this guardian figure who manifested in their darkest hour.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Theru puzhudhi pola / En vaazhkkai poga”
Compares a directionless, discarded life to the dust scattered on a street ('Theru puzhudhi pola').
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Theruvil vandha dheivamae”
Elevates a human savior to a divine status who walked onto the street to bless the protagonist ('Theruvil vandha dheivamae').
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)
“Annai mugathai arindhaalum / Anbin aazham arivaenaa”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across lines ('Annai' and 'Anbin', 'Sol' and 'Sorndhu').
Rhetorical Question
“Artham ena vandhaayo / Annai ena nindraayo”
Uses reflective questions to emphasize the unfathomable depth of selfless love ('Anbin aazham arivaenaa').
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Trivia
The lyrics are written by the celebrated Tamil poet and Sahitya Akademi awardee Mu. Metha, known for infusing deep emotional resonance and classical poetic touch into contemporary film songs.
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