- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Udhaya Geetham
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Udhaya Geetham Paaduven is an emotionally charged song sung from the perspective of a death row inmate facing imminent execution. Despite the tragedy of his impending demise, the protagonist finds solace and purpose in his sacrifice for an innocent child. He views his music as a force capable of transcending mortality, healing broken hearts, and leaving behind a lasting legacy of love and hope.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Paradox / Oxymoron (முரண்)
“Maranam kooda irandhu pogum”
Maranam kooda irandhu pogum (Even death will die) uses paradox to emphasize the eternal, immortal power of music and love over physical mortality.
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Oligalil poo thodupen”
Oligalil poo thodupen compares creating musical notes/sounds to weaving delicate flowers into a garland.
Monorhyme & Rhyme (எதுகை / இயைபு)
“Tholil maalai maalaiyil / Thookku medai kaalaiyil”
Maalaiyil (evening) and Kaalaiyil (morning) contrast time while maintaining structural rhyme, highlighting the stark shift from honor to execution.
Simile (உவமை)
“Pooppondra ullangalae”
Pooppondra ullangalae compares pure, innocent hearts to tender flowers.
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Trivia
The song is from the blockbuster 1985 romantic drama Udhaya Geetham directed by K. Rangaraj, starring Mohan. Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Mohan's portrayal of a singing inmate on death row earned him immense popularity as 'Mike Mohan'.
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