- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Babu
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 2 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful yet poetically deep song compares the mythological playful romance of Lord Krishna and the gopis on the banks of the Yamuna River with a contemporary scene on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. The lyrics reflect on how young women enjoy nature and companionship near the sea, missing their ideal lover ('Krishna'), while drawing metaphorical parallels between the natural phenomena (waves acting as white garments, the setting red sky reaching out to the sea) and human romance. Vaali masterfully weaves imagery of ocean waves, fish touching the skin, and twilight colors into a stage where nature performs a daily romantic drama.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Kattiya aadai kalavaadum / Kannan ingillai”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Ka' in 'Kattiya' and 'Kannan' enhances rhythmic flow.
Metaphor (Uruvagamd)
“Vennira aadai sumandhaadum / Kadalum kanniyadi”
Comparing the sea adorned with white foam to a young maiden wearing a white garment.
Personification
“Sennira vaanum thottu thottu / Sondham kondaadum”
Attributing human affection and ownership to the evening red sky touching the sea.
Rhyme (Etukai)
“Indha kaalathil kannan illaamal / Andha kaalathil”
Second letter agreement between 'Indha' and 'Andha' creates structural harmony.
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Trivia
The song is from the 1971 Tamil film 'Babu', starring Sivaji Ganesan. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics penned by Vaali and vocals rendered by P. Susheela and L. R. Eswari.
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