- Lyricist
- Aruppukottai Thavasumani
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Anjatha Singam
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song beautifully expresses the boundless and eternal love an elder brother holds for his younger sister. By drawing parallels from nature—such as the gentle breeze that praises the blossoming lotus and the eternal presence of fish in the holy Ganges—the lyrics illustrate how natural and constant a brother's affection is. The brother views his sister as a delicate flower and pledges an everlasting bond of protection, pride, and unconditional care.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Analogy / Metaphor)
“Thamaraiyai vaazhththi pada thendral undu”
Natural pairings like breeze to lotus and fish to the Ganges river are used as metaphors to illustrate the natural, immutable bond between brother and sister.
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Gangai nadhi theeraththilae kaalamellaam meengal undu”
The rhyming of the second consonant sounds across lines creates rhythmic harmony, seen in 'Gangai' and 'Thangai'.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thangai ival meale enkku thaniyaatha paasam undu”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds such as 'Th' in 'Thangai' and 'Thaniyaatha'.
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Trivia
The film 'Anjatha Singam' (1987) features music composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh. The song highlights traditional South Indian cinematic themes centered on sibling devotion (Annan-Thangai paasam).
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