- Lyricist
- Trichy Thiyagarajan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- R. Parthasarathy
- Movie name
- Avan Pithana
- Movie release year
- 1966
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song portrays a romantic and playful exchange where the protagonist lightheartedly teases his lover. He remarks that he would shower a thousand kisses if she were a little child, but gently reminds her that as a young woman, she should embrace her maidenly grace rather than speaking sternly like a mother figure. As the song unfolds, the tone shifts into sweet romantic devotion. He confesses how her flower-like smile made his heart dance and awakened unspoken feelings within him. Ultimately, in the quiet romance of the night, he surrenders his heart completely to her, elevating their love and bestowing glory upon the night itself.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Malarai polae sirippavalae”
Compares the beloved's gentle smile directly to the opening of a blooming flower using the comparative marker 'polae'.
Initial Alliteration (Monai)
“Paruva kaatril aadi nindren / Naan paadaadha paattai paada vaithaai”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'P' ('Paruva' / 'Paadaadha' / 'Paattai') creating a rhythmic melodic cadence.
Edukku Thodar (Reduplication)
“Adhil yaedho yaedho padithu vitten”
Repetition of the word 'yaedho' to emphasize mystery, fascination, and unspoken depth of emotion.
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Trivia
'Avan Pithana' (1966) features lyrics penned by Trichy Thiyagarajan. The song utilizes traditional Tamil poetic motifs of playful teasing ('Kadal Singu') alongside poetic expressions of emotional surrender.
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