- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Rathapasam
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic track from 'Rathapasam' (1980) portrays two lovers expressing their deep romantic longing and intimacy. They feel transported to a heavenly world whenever they share intimate secrets and affection with each other. Lyricist Kannadasan weaves together sensual passion with spiritual devotion, equating love and romantic union to sacred scriptures like the Ramayana and an offering to Lord Krishna. The lovers observe the world around them, reflecting on how nature—clouds, gardens, and flowing waters—transcends borders just like the universal language of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Reduplication)
“Alli alli konja vendum”
The repetition of 'Alli' intensifies the expression of gathering affection continuously.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Kaadhal mogam …pudhiya raamayanam”
Comparing romantic desire to a new Ramayana ('pudhiya raamayanam') elevates earthly love into a sacred epic.
Personification
“Paadi nirkkum …mega kootangalae”
Attributing human traits like singing ('paadi nirkkum') to clouds as they wander across countries.
Religious Allusion
“Anbin raagam endrum krishnanaarpanam”
Dedicating the song/melody of love as an offering to Lord Krishna ('krishnanaarpanam').
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan for the 1980 movie 'Rathapasam', Kannadasan skillfully blends traditional Hindu spiritual concepts (Vedic recitation, Ramayana, Krishna Arpanam) with contemporary romantic duet tropes, a hallmark of his lyrical style.
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