- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- S. Vedhachalam
- Movie name
- Ethirigal Jakkirathai
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jun 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic dance song from the 1967 movie 'Ethirigal Jakkirathai' celebrates joy, romance, and the charm of womanhood. Set against the metaphor of a sweet, honeyed night ('thaen nilavu'), the singer invites lovers and audience alike to celebrate life and pleasure without worries.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Ahaa…haa…indru thaen nialvu”
'Thaen nilavu' (honey moon) metaphorically links sweet honey to romantic bliss and moonlit nights.
Rhyme / Monotony (Edhukai)
“O …ullathil aayiram kangal / Ullavar thaanindha pengal…o o”
Matching second letter consonant sounds across lines (e.g., 'ullathil' / 'ullavar').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“O …ullathil aayiram kangal”
Describing women as having 'a thousand eyes in their heart' to emphasize deep intuition and perception.
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Trivia
'Ethirigal Jakkirathai' (1967) featured music composed by S. Vedhachalam, with memorable vocal renditions by L. R. Eswari, known for her distinctive allure in club and dance numbers in Tamil cinema.
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