- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Renuka
- Music director
- S. P. Kothandapani
- Movie name
- Kuzhanthai Ullam
- Movie release year
- 1969
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This tender song from 'Kuzhanthai Ullam' celebrates the pure, unbreakable bond of sibling love and innocent affection. It emphasizes that blood relations and emotional ties transcend circumstances, bringing hearts together with warmth, empathy, and joy. The lyrics evoke the playful innocence of childhood, comparing children to joyful calves and longing for a carefree life filled with continuous togetherness, maternal reverence, and divine blessing. The contrast between the 'palace rose' and the 'wild flower' symbolizes how pure love unifies people regardless of status or background, ultimately offering a heartfelt prayer to God to safeguard this sacred unity and affection forever.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Kandru pola thulli naam aadalaamaa”
Compares the innocent, joyful dancing of children to the playful leaping of a young calf ('Kandru pola').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaattu poovin thangaiyaaga maaligai rojaa”
Metaphorically equates a delicate garden rose ('palace rose') as the sister of a wild flower, symbolizing unity despite social or environmental differences.
Anaphora / Repetition (Sol Pinvarunilai Ani)
“Nenjum nenjum kaanum bandham”
Repeats the word 'Nenjum' to emphasize deep emotional connectivity and affection across hearts.
Initial Alliteration (Monaai)
“Kaakka vendum kadavulae naagaraajaa”
Repetition of the initial letter/sound 'Ka' across words in the line for rhythmic harmony.
Did you know?
Trivia
The 1969 Tamil film 'Kuzhanthai Ullam' was directed by the legendary actress Savitri. The film's soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with poignant lyrics penned by Kannadasan focusing on childhood innocence and familial bonds.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Kuzhanthai Ullam
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.