- Lyricist
- Snehan
- Singer
- Vijay Antony
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Movie name
- Sukran
- Movie release year
- 2005
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Apr 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Vaanamthaan Thee Pidichi from the movie Sukran (2005) is a tragic song expressing intense despair, grief, and existential questioning in the face of destruction. Through sorrowful rhetorical questions and stark imagery—such as a burning sky, a weeping veena with snapped strings, and sparrows losing their shelter—the song depicts the innocence of victims crushed by circumstances beyond their control.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vaanamthaan thee pidichi... / Vennilaa erikkirathae.. / Veenai thaan narambaranthu”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'V' across consecutive lines for poetic rhythm.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Veenai thaan narambaranthu / Veethiyil azhukirathae…”
Attributing human emotions like weeping to an inanimate instrument ('veenai weeping on the street') to magnify sadness.
Rhetorical Question (Vinah-yani)
“Thanneer ellaam / Vennir aanaal / Thaamarai malarinthidumo”
Using questions that do not seek an answer to emphasize the impossibility and tragedy of the situation.
Did you know?
Trivia
Sukran (2005) marked the musical debut of Vijay Antony as a full-fledged film music composer in Tamil cinema. Directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, the film featured his son Actor Vijay in an extended guest role.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Sukran
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.