- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
- Movie release year
- 1997
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Oct 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song celebrates the warmth, joy, and deep security found within a loving family and home. It expresses how unconditional love and gentle care bring immense happiness, comparing the joyful ambiance of the household to cuckoo birds singing and flower-scented breezes blowing through a garden. The central sentiment is that a heart nurtured by genuine affection feels complete and will never seek comfort elsewhere.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Aanandham thandhayae / Anbinil vendrayae”
The second letter consonant sound creates a harmonious rhyme between Aanandham and Anbinil, as well as Paasathilae and Nesathilae.
Imagery
“Pookalil nanaiyum kaatru Dhinam engalin thottathilae”
Sensory imagery depicting a gentle breeze soaked in flowers moving through a garden to evoke peace and contentment.
Metaphor
“Anbu konda nenjukullae Oru vaanam virindhadhae”
Comparing the expansive feeling of a heart filled with love to an opening sky.
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Trivia
The music for Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Pazhani Bharathi. Directed by Fazil, the film was a landmark romantic blockbuster starring Vijay and Shalini.
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