- Lyricist
- Ka. Mu. Sheriff
- Singer
- A. P. Komala
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Digambara Samiyar
- Movie release year
- 1950
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Aug 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from Digambara Samiyar (1950) expresses a woman's deep anxiety and philosophical questioning regarding her fate. She ponders whether she will attain joy and fulfillment according to her heart's desires, or end up withered and destroyed like an abandoned flower. To console herself, she reflects on the moon in the sky, pointing out that even though the full moon has visible spots and blemishes, society does not despise or speak ill of it. Drawing this parallel, she questions whether she too will be accepted and granted happiness despite her flaws or whether her life will crumble into loss and disgrace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Maasu udaiyathu aagumae Vaan meedhae kaanum maamadhi... Naanumae adhu pol”
The singer compares her own personal flaws to the blemishes on the moon, suggesting that imperfection should not prevent one from being valued.
Simile (Upamai)
“Andri vaadidum malaraagavae”
Comparing a tragic life lacking fulfillment to a wilting flower that loses its charm.
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Andri naane yaavum izhandhu / Seerizhandhu povaenoo”
The second consonant sound 'ri' matches in 'Andri' and 'Seerizhandhu' creating a rhythmic lyrical flow.
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Trivia
Digambara Samiyar (1950) was a successful mystery film produced by Modern Theatres and directed by T. R. Sundaram, adapted from Vaduvoor K. Duraiswamy Iyengar's famous novel series. The movie featured music composed by legendary maestro G. Ramanathan, with this particular introspective track performed beautifully by A. P. Komala.
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