- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Aval Appadithan
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song from 'Aval Appadithan' reflects on the transient yet continuous nature of life, human relationships, and emotions. By comparing relationships to endless serial stories and emotions to brief short stories, the lyricist captures how life moves through distinct phases where one chapter's conclusion gives rise to another's beginning. The speaker offers deep solace and unconditional empathy to a companion who has experienced hardship and sadness. Promising to act as a pillar of strength, dry their tears, and share their burdens, the speaker celebrates a new chapter of mutual joy, likening their union to a fresh river stream merging into the sea.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Uravugal thodarkathai / Unarvugal sirukathai”
Relationships are metaphorically described as a serial story ('thodarkathai') and feelings as short stories ('sirukathai').
Edukai (Second letter rhyming)
“Uravugal thodarkathai / Unarvugal sirukathai”
The second letter 'ra' in Uravugal rhymes with 'na' (soft dental sound harmony) in Unarvugal, creating Tamil poetic assonance.
Imagery & Visual Metaphor
“Nadhiyilae puthu punal / Kadalilae kalanthathu”
The image of a fresh river stream merging into the ocean symbolizes two lives uniting and finding fulfillment.
Moonaai (Initial letter alliteration)
“Vaazhvenbatho geetham / Valargindratho naadham”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Va' across consecutive lines creates rhythmic melody.
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