- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Miruthanga Chakravarthi
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a tender romantic duet expressing profound emotional bonding, mutual devotion, and the eternal union of two souls. The couple compares their love to music and sacred rituals, acknowledging that their joy and sorrow are inextricably linked. The husband affectionately questions if his beloved wife could ever leave him, while the wife reassures him that she could never imagine parting, promising to nurture him like a mother and remain by his side as long as life permits.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvaman)
“Adi vanna kiliyae ingu…”
Addressing the beloved as 'Vanna kiliyae' (colorful parrot) and 'Koyil vilakkae' (temple lamp), metaphorically elevating her status to something sacred and precious.
Ethirai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Uravil manaivi parivil annai”
The second consonant 'ra' matches across lines ('Uravil' and 'Parivil'), creating Tamil poetic rhythm.
Contrast / Antithesis
“Sirithaal sirithu azhudhaal thudithu”
Contrasting 'Sirithaal' (smiling) and 'Azhudhaal' (crying) to show total empathy and emotional synchrony between partners.
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Trivia
Miruthanga Chakravarthi (1983) stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya, with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics penned by Vaali. The duet is sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, highlighting the deep emotional bond between the lead characters through classical motifs.
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