- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Paarthaal Pasi Theerum
- Movie release year
- 1962
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses deep devotion, gratitude, and everlasting romantic love from a woman towards her partner. She reflects on her past transformation—from an introverted, silent, or suffering state ('oomai penn') to someone who now blossoms and speaks with joy ('pesum penn') through the transformative power of her lover's devotion. She views her husband or lover as a divine figure who gave her vision and meaning when life felt dark.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis (Contrast / Muran)
“Andru oomai pennallo / Indru pesum pennallo”
Contrasts the past state of being silent/mute ('Andru oomai') with the present state of joyfully speaking ('Indru pesum').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kanni pennai thaedi... / Kangal illai endren...”
Repetition of the 'Ka' consonants at the beginning of consecutive lines ('Kanni', 'Kangal', 'Kai', 'Kaalam', 'Kaathirundhadhaalae', 'Kaadhal').
Anaphora / Eiybu (End Rhyme)
“Andru oomai pennallo / Indru pesum pennallo”
Repetition of the ending suffix 'pennallo' across multiple lines to reinforce rhetorical affirmation.
Imagery and Cultural Metaphor
“Manjal poosi maalai anindhu”
Uses traditional Tamil cultural icons ('Manjal', 'Maalai', 'Kunghuma pottu') to signify auspicious married life and devotion.
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Trivia
Featured in the landmark 1962 Tamil movie 'Paarthaal Pasi Theerum' starring Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, and B. Saroja Devi. Composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy with lyrics penned by Kaviyarasu Kannadasan and sung gracefully by P. Susheela and A. L. Raghavan.
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