- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- Jency
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Enkeyo Ketta Kural
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the intense yearning, innocence, and romantic awakening of a young village woman. Through rustic and vivid sensory imagery, she describes how love and longing have reshaped her perception of the world—sweet items like milk and fruit suddenly taste bitter and sour, and cold water feels as hot as burning embers. Her mind wanders to nature, birds in their nests, and peaceful river breezes as she deals with sleeplessness and thermal heat caused by her longing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor & Imagery
“Oru koottil aadudhu kuruvi”
The line 'Oru koottil aadudhu kuruvi' uses a bird in a nest to symbolize domestic happiness and emotional longing.
Contrast / Paradox
“Ippa paalum kasakkudhu nalla pazhamum pulikkudhu”
Expresses the disorientation of love where naturally comforting things taste bad or cause physical discomfort ('paalum kasakkudhu', 'thanalaa eriyudhu').
Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Aathoram kaathaada oru aasa thonudhu”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Aathoram' and 'aasa' creating rhythmic harmony in Tamil folk poetry.
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Trivia
The song is from the 1982 drama film 'Enkeyo Ketta Kural', starring Rajinikanth and Ambika. Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung brilliantly by S. Janaki, the track is renowned for its rustic folk melody and expressive portrayal of rural romance.
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