- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Iru Thuruvam
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Aug 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song uses natural metaphors to depict the vulnerability of helpless and destitute people in society. The roaring storm represents cruel societal forces, while the quivering coconut grove represents an unprotected family or maiden. The lyrics highlight how an unfenced garden is easily exploited by wandering cattle, drawing a parallel to how a woman or family lacking protection and support becomes a target for adversity. Through deeply reflective questions, lyricist Kannadasan laments the absence of empathy and questions divine justice, asking why righteousness remains silent when poverty and isolation strike.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Veli illaa thottam endraal / Meivatharkku kaalai undu”
Compares an unprotected maiden or helpless person to a fence-less garden grazed by stray cattle, and a coconut grove trembling in a tempest.
Moonaikkal (Initial Alliteration)
“Thulli varum sooraikaattru / Thudikkuthoru thennanthoppu”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound ('Thulli' and 'Thudikkuthoru') creates a rhythmic, dramatic effect matching the storm imagery.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Idhuthaanaa iraivan theerppu”
Repeated questioning of God's verdict reinforces the narrator's angst and existential grief.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1971 Tamil film 'Iru Thuruvam' starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini, this track showcases Seerkazhi Govindarajan's powerful vocal delivery suited for dramatic and emotional high points in Tamil cinema.
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