- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singers
- S. Janaki, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thirukkalyanam
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poetic song draws a beautiful parallel between the restless waves of the sea and the longing heart of a lover. It captures the warmth, comfort, and deep devotion shared between lovers during a serene evening by the coast. The singer reassures their beloved, who is portrayed as a delicate flower wilting in the cold wind, promising eternal companionship and comfort. The narrative gracefully shifts from acknowledging 'your desires' to 'my desires', culminating in the unity of 'our desires' meant to endure across a thousand lifetimes.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Alaiyae kadal alaiyae / Yaen aadugiraai enna thaedugiraai”
The ocean wave is addressed as an emotional, sentient being asked about its dancing, searching, and singing.
Metaphor
“Vasanthathai thaedum ilam thalirae / Vaadaiyil vaadum pani malarae”
The beloved is metaphorically described as a tender leaf searching for spring and a delicate flower wilting in the cold wind.
Linguistic Progression / Refrain Variation
“Ennennavo un aasaigal ... Ennennavo en aasaigal ... Ennennavo nam aasaigal”
The key refrain systematically shifts perspective across the song: 'un aasaigal' (your desires) -> 'en aasaigal' (my desires) -> 'nam aasaigal' (our desires).
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Trivia
Thirukkalyanam (1978) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, starring Vijayakumar and Sripriya. The soundtrack is known for its serene, melodic compositions set against evocative Tamil romantic imagery.
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