- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- A. M. Rajah
- Music director
- A. M. Rajah
- Movie name
- Kalyana Parisu
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Sept 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant track 'Unnai Kandu Naan Vaada' from the iconic movie 'Kalyana Parisu' (1959) expresses deep sorrow and heartbreak during a festival that is usually joyous (Deepavali). The protagonist laments the tragedy that has befalled his life, contrasting the festive happiness around the town with his own internal grief. He remembers a beloved, virtuous woman who brought light to the family and exemplified love, but who has now departed, leaving behind memories that feel like a faded dream and a past story.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethirai (Second letter rhyming)
“Unnai kandu naan vaada / Ennai kandu nee vaada”
Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, such as 'kandu' / 'kandu' and 'Nenjamum' / 'Neeraagum'.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kannukkul nadantha / Kaatchchigal ellaam”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Kannukkul' and 'Kaatchchigal', 'Aasaikku' and 'Arivaana'.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Kulaththin vilakkai / Thigazhnthaval engae”
'Kulaththin vilakkai' metaphorically refers to a woman as the luminous lamp that brightens a family/lineage.
Juxtaposition / Irony
“Kaaneerum kathai / Sollum deepavali”
Contrasting the festive joy of Deepavali, which spreads happiness across the town, with personal sorrow and tears.
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Trivia
'Kalyana Parisu' (1959) was a landmark film directed by C. V. Sridhar. The music was composed by A. M. Rajah, who also rendered this soulful song. The lyrics were penned by the legendary poet Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram. The song is famed for its tragic depth during a festive backdrop.
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