- Lyricist
- Kanmani Subbu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Ninaithale Inikkum 1979 Film
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This song fragment reflects on the dynamic, beautiful, yet unpredictable nature of human emotions and existence. By describing a person as an uncertain fountain and life as a colorful, swift pattern, the lyrics capture both the vibrancy and transience of youth and vitality. Life on earth is portrayed as a momentary artwork created by a flash of lightning.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Mannil thondrum vaazhkai / Minnal oviyam oviyam”
Life born on earth is compared to a 'painting of lightning' (Minnal oviyam), highlighting its short-lived, spectacular nature.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Pala vanna kolam sugamae / Viraigindra vaegam azhagae”
Rhyming endings 'sugamae' and 'azhagae' create a pleasing musical rhythm.
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Trivia
Ninaithale Inikkum (1979) was a major musical blockbuster directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth. The movie's popular soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
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