- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Vellaiya Thevan
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Feb 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Uchchi Malai Megangal' is a joyful celebration of nature's pristine beauty and divine creation. The protagonist wanders through lush mountain landscapes, observing rain clouds drizzling over high peaks, winds humming soft folk tunes, and bees gathering nectar as if reciting poetry. She perceives nature not merely as scenery, but as a living canvas filled with motherly affection, fatherly protection, and artistic wonders.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Suttri varum poongaattru themmaanga paada”
The breeze is described as singing folk songs ('themmaanga paada') and bees are depicted as writing/singing poetry ('kavithaigal paadidum'), attributing human creative capabilities to nature.
Metaphor
“Intha magalai alli anaikkum Anbu thanthaiyo enna vinnthaiyo”
Nature's mist wrapping around the river and mountains is metaphorically compared to an affectionate father embracing his beloved daughter.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaavinil poovinil thaeneekkal Kavithaigal paadidum neram”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words creates a pleasing euphonic flow.
Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Vanna mugil illaatha vaanam adhai paarththaen / Vennilavin aadaigal engae endru kaettaen”
The second consonant 'nn' is rhymed between 'Vanna' and 'Vennilavin' across adjacent lines.
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the 1990 action-drama film 'Vellaiya Thevan', this track is widely revered for K. S. Chithra's blissful vocal rendition and Vaali's evocative nature-centric poetry. The song relies heavily on classical flute, acoustic guitar strumming, and organic percussion to mirror the rural, mountainous setting of the visual sequence featuring Manoj Kumar and Seetha.
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