- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Singer
- P. A. Periyanayaki
- Music directors
- G. Ramanathan, C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Rathna Kumar
- Movie release year
- 1949
- Lyrics added on
- 8 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This joyous song from 'Rathna Kumar' (1949), written by the legendary Papanasam Sivan, portrays a protagonist expressing exuberant happiness and romantic awakenings. Addressing a parrot as a confidante and metaphor for innocence, the singer marvels at how their heart leaps like a deer in delight and yearns to offer fruits and affectionate speech in return. As the song progresses, the narrator describes the surrounding world overflowing with love and bliss. The arrival of a new chapter in life brings a fresh fragrance, inner transformation, and an overwhelming surge of joy that moves the singer to dance, sing, and seek the 'aaraa amudhu' (insatiable nectar) of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Maanpol thulludhae”
Comparing the restless leaping of the heart to a deer ('Maanpol thulludhae').
Apostrophe / KiLividuthoodhu
“Yaenadi kiliyae indha ullaasam”
Addressing a parrot ('Yaenadi kiliyae') directly to express inner feelings, a classic Tamil poetic convention.
Repetition / Anaphora (Adukkuthodar)
“Thaavi thaavi ennai yaedho”
Repetition of words like 'Konji konji' and 'Thaavi thaavi' for rhythmic emphasis and emotional intensity.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Aaraa amudhamae naaduvaen”
Describing love or divine bliss as an insatiable nectar ('Aaraa amudhamae').
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Trivia
'Rathna Kumar' (1949) featured P. U. Chinnappa and M. G. Ramachandran in key roles. Papanasam Sivan, known primarily for his classical Carnatic compositions and film lyrics in early Tamil cinema, penned the lyrics for this film, infusing traditional literary motifs like addressing a parrot (Kili Vidu Thoodhu) into cinematic music.
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