- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Neengatha Ninaivu
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic duet from the film Neengatha Ninaivu celebrates the enduring beauty of love, virtuous character, and affectionate togetherness. The couple exchanges praise for each other's noble qualities, mind, and spirit, wishing blessings upon their shared love and ethical values. Through gentle imagery of the sea breeze, swaying creepers, and sweet conversations, the song captures the warmth and bliss of marital affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Alai alai alaiyaai thendral varum”
Words like 'Alai alai alaiyaai', 'Aruginil aruginil', 'Nada nada nada nada', and 'Kala kala kala kala' are repeated rhythmically to convey motion, emotion, and poetic cadence.
Simile / Metaphor (Uwamai / Uruvagamm)
“Adhil idaiyum aadattum kodiyaaga”
Comparing the movement of the waist to a creeper vine ('kodiyaaga') and the gait to nectar ('madhuvaaga').
Monnai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Ennam vaazhga idhayam vaazhga”
Matching initial consonant and vowel sounds across line phrases, such as 'Ennam' and 'Idhayam' or 'Nada' and 'Nadaiyum'.
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Trivia
Composed by 'Mellisai Mannar' contemporary K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this song stands out as a quintessential romantic melody featuring T. M. Soundarajan and P. Susheela, who were the dominant playback duo of 1960s Tamil cinema.
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