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Lyrics & meaning

Thayae Nee Kan Paraai

From Mallika (1957 film) · 1957

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Jikki
Music director
T. R. Pappa
Details
Mallika (1957 film)1957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Thaayae nee kann paaraaiMother, please look upon me with mercy
Dhayaa sagariyaeOcean of compassion
En thaayae nee kann paaraaiOh my Mother, please look upon me
Dhayaa sagariyaeOcean of compassion
Female
Paarvai illaadha paavaiyin vaazhkkaiThe life of a maiden without sight
Paarvai illaadha paavaiyin vaazhkkaiThe life of a maiden without sight
Paadhai seerperavaeSo that her path may be reformed and blessed
Thaayae nee kann paaraaiMother, please look upon me
Dhayaa sagariyae en thaayaeOcean of compassion, my Mother
Female
Kaar irul neengi ezhai vaazhvilClearing the dense darkness in this poor girl's life
Peroli veesum naal varumaaWill a day come when a great light shines?
Kaar irul neengi ezhai vaazhvilClearing the dense darkness in this poor girl's life
Peroli veesum naal varumaaWill a day come when a great light shines?
Sollammaa naan thuyar adhinaalaeTell me mother, because of this sorrow of mine
Thudippadhum unakku sammadhammaIs it acceptable to you that I suffer in agony?
Sollammaa naan thuyar adhinaalaeTell me mother, because of this sorrow of mine
Thudippadhum unakku sammadhammaIs it acceptable to you that I suffer in agony?
Sodhanai ittalae ye jaganmadhaOh Mother of the Universe, even if you test me
Sugamae naan peravaeMay I attain bliss and comfort
Female
Thaayae nee kann paaraaiMother, please look upon me
Dhayaa sagariyae en thaayaeOcean of compassion, my Mother
Female
En nilaiyaale than nilaimaariBecause of my condition, her condition changed
Yengum sodhari vaazhvilIn the life of my longing sister
En nilaiyaale than nilaimaariBecause of my condition, her condition changed
Yengum sodhari vaazhvilIn the life of my longing sister
Ennaalum perum sumaiyaai naaneAs a great burden forever, should I
Iniyum ulagil irundhidalaamooContinue to live in this world?
Sodhanai ittalae ye jaganmadhaOh Mother of the Universe, even if you test me
Sugamae naan peravaeMay I attain bliss and comfort
Female
Thaayae nee kann paaraaiMother, please look upon me
Dhayaa sagariyae en thaayaeOcean of compassion, my Mother

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Thaayae nee kann paaraai is a poignant devotional prayer in which a visually impaired woman cries out to the Divine Mother for mercy, grace, and relief from her suffering. She laments the darkness engulfing her life and asks if a brighter day will ever dawn to dispel her misery. Beyond her own blindness, she grieves over being a burden to her loving sister, questioning the painful circumstances that affect both of their lives. Despite her trials, she maintains faith in the Mother of the Universe, praying for ultimate comfort and spiritual peace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Dhayaa sagariyae

Comparing mercy to an ocean in 'Dhayaa sagariyae' (Ocean of Compassion).

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Paarvai illaadha paavaiyin vaazhkkai / Paadhai seerperavae

Rhyming of the second letter 'r'/'d' across initial positions like 'Paarvai' and 'Paadhai'.

Anaphora

Kaar irul neengi ezhai vaazhvil

Repetition of the line 'Kaar irul neengi ezhai vaazhvil' for emotional emphasis.

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Trivia

'Mallika' (1957) starred Gemini Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi. Composed by T. R. Pappa with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, this song showcases the evocative playback singing of Jikki, known for expressing intense pathos and devotion.

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