- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- T. K. Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Ival Oru Pournami
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This expressive song conveys the acute pain of separation, devotion, and romantic longing experienced by a woman searching for her beloved Kannan (Krishna). She draws a striking comparison between Radha, who signifies divine love, and Sita, who embodies enduring pain and exile, capturing how her love feels burdened by suffering. She questions fate and Krishna's silence, pleading for a glimpse of him to comfort her melting heart and tear-filled eyes.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Mythological Allusion & Contrast
“Radhaiyn kangalil seedhaiyin vedhani”
Juxtaposes Radha (symbol of ecstatic love and passion) with Sita (symbol of pain, trial, and separation) to depict her emotional conflict.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Paarththan nindra theril geedhai sonna kannaa / Bedhai indru sellum paadhai enna mannaa”
Rhyming words 'kannaa' and 'mannaa' at line endings create a lyrical, rhythmic flow in the stanza.
Metaphor (Uvagam)
“Antha naatgal engae kanneer pookkal ingae”
Refers to tears metaphorically as flowers ('kanneer pookkal') to highlight the poetic beauty within her grief.
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Trivia
Written by poet Vairamuthu for the 1987 film 'Ival Oru Pournami', the song stands out for intertwining classical Carnatic swara passages with profound mythological metaphors, comparing the protagonist's plight to both Radha and Sita.
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