- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kavari Maan
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This Westernized track from the 1979 Tamil film Kavari Maan expresses an intense and romantic adoration towards a beloved, addressed as an 'Angel'. The singer describes being completely enamored, constantly thinking about her, and longing for her touch while pleading for a declaration of mutual love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Angel I see only you”
Addressing the romantic partner as an 'Angel' metaphorically compares her beauty and purity to a celestial being.
Epizeuxis / Repetition
“I see only you”
The emphatic repetition of 'I see only you' underscores the protagonist's exclusive focus and devotion.
Hyperbole / Idiom
“You take my breath away”
The expression 'take my breath away' exaggerates the intense physical and emotional impact of love.
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Trivia
Kavari Maan (1979) was directed by S. P. Muthuraman and starred Sivaji Ganesan. Though the song uses English lyrics written by Panchu Arunachalam to capture a contemporary Western vibe, the soundtrack for the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
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