- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Magudam Katha Mangai
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and romantic dance song features a young woman expressing her irresistible affection and playful attraction towards her lover, whom she addresses affectionately as 'Babu'. She describes how her heart sets on fire and leaps with joy whenever he casts sharp, loving glances at her. Through her rhythmic dance and heartfelt words, she reassures him of her true love while dispelling any lingering doubts. The lyric highlights the innocence, passion, and joyful exuberance of a woman enchanted by love, celebrating her emotional connection through music and movement.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai (Second-letter Rhyme / Edhugai)
“Kann koormai paarthae thaane / Madhunmel maiyal aanaen”
Matching second letters across lines, such as 'Kann' and 'Madhun' or 'Jammndru' and 'Seriyaana', enhancing the rhythmic cadence suitable for a dance sequence.
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Theeyaga nenjai maatri”
'Theeyaga nenjai maatri' compares the passionate warmth and excitement in her heart directly to fire.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Amma pen angae ingae / Aasai migunthae thulludhae”
The repetition of the pallavi refrain 'Amma pen angae ingae / Aasai migunthae thulludhae' reinforces the core theme of overwhelming passion.
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Trivia
Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, 'Magudam Katha Mangai' (1957) features energetic vocal stylings typical of Jikki's versatile singing during the golden era of Tamil cinema.
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