- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Maadi Veettu Ezhai
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful song from 'Maadi Veettu Ezhai' portrays a woman's profound devotion and humility in love. She highlights that luxurious delights—such as rich food or living in a palace—are entirely meaningless without her partner's presence. Even the simplest provisions, like a handful of food or basic clothing, feel as valuable as gold when offered by his hands. She considers his affection, her marital symbols (flowers and kumkum), and his subtle smile to be her true, immortal wealth. In the final verse, she offers a hopeful outlook on life by comparing their journey to two boats crossing the sea. Just as autumn inevitably gives way to spring, she believes that temporary hardships and separations will pass, bringing back a season of joy and togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Anbu ennum nalla thaen kalandhu ingu”
Love is directly equated to 'good honey' ('Anbu ennum nalla thaen'), and a gentle smile is metaphorically described as a piece of jewelry ('Kurunagai ennum oru nagai').
Simile (Upamai)
“Un kaigal thandhaal pon pondrathu”
The phrase 'pon pondrathu' compares simple gifts given by the beloved's hands directly to gold using explicit comparative language ('pondrathu').
Oxymoron / Paradox
“Maadi veetu ezhai”
The title phrase 'Maadi veetu ezhai' juxtaposes 'maadi veedu' (a luxurious multi-story house) with 'ezhai' (a poor person), highlighting emotional or spiritual humility despite material wealth.
Allegory / Seasonal Imagery
“Ilaiyudhir kaalam oru sila maadham”
Uses nature's cycle—leaf-fall season (autumn) followed by spring—as an allegory for enduring transient sorrow while awaiting eventual happiness.
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Trivia
'Maadi Veettu Ezhai' (1981) features classic compositions by legendary music director M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali. P. Susheela's soothing rendition vividly captures the poignant emotional depth of the protagonist.
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