- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Deiva Thirumagal
- Movie release year
- 2011
- Lyrics added on
- 21 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Deiva Thirumagal' expresses the unbearable pain and deep sorrow of a father separated from his young daughter. Addressing his child as a bright white moon ('Vennilave') and comparing himself to a searching cloud, he mourns how his world has turned desolate without her presence. The memory of her sleeping peacefully on his chest now brings tears, rendering his existence empty and meaningless.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Urvaham)
“Venmegam unnai indru thediduthae”
The child is metaphorically referred to as 'Vennilavae' (white moon), and the father's yearning self is framed as 'Venmegam' (white cloud) searching for her.
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Unnaal unnaal unnaalae”
Repetition of words like 'Vennilavae', 'Unnaal', and 'Anbae' creates an intensely emotional, rhythmic plea conveying desperation.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Uyirae..uyir nee..illaamal / Uyiril uyirum illayadi”
The recurrence of initial 'U' sounds ('Uyirae', 'Uyir', 'Uyiril') highlights the central motif of life and soul.
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Trivia
Though the context listed 'Unknown', the music for 'Deiva Thirumagal' was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, with lyrics penned by late lyricist Na. Muthukumar. The movie tells the emotional story of Krishna (played by Vikram), a man with an intellectual disability fighting for the custody of his daughter Nitha (played by Baby Sara).
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