- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Valiba Vilayattu
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional song addresses the hardships and societal curses faced by women, encouraging resilience and strength in the face of sorrow. The lyricist draws mythological parallels, contrasting Lord Shiva swallowing poison in ancient lore with women bearing life's bitterness today. Despite trials represented by bearing crosses and walking on thorns, love and understanding offer solace, transforming tears into sweet hope.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Unmai kandu pidithaen / Penmai unnai madhithaen”
In lines 'Unmai kandu pidithaen' and 'Penmai unnai madhithaen', the second consonant 'n' (ன்) creates rhythmic harmony.
Metaphor / Mythological Allusion
“Andraikku vishathai Sivan thaan arunthi nindraan / Indraikku vishathai Paarvathi arunthi vittaal”
Comparing the female protagonist's suffering to Parvati drinking poison just as Shiva did during the churning of the ocean.
Metaphor
“Veiyilil manalil vidhaiyaai nan kidandhaen / Mazhaiyaai vizhundhaai mulaithae naan malarndhaen”
Comparing hardship and salvation to a seed lying in hot sand that sprouts upon receiving rainfall.
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Trivia
Written by renowned lyricist Vairamuthu, 'Vannakkili Annakkili' features poetic end-rhymes (Iyaibu) and heavy allegorical references to Tamil folklore and Hindu mythology, highlighting female empowerment within Tamil cinema soundtracks of the early 1990s.
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