- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singers
- Jikki, V. N. Sundaram
- Music director
- T. G. Lingappa
- Movie name
- Thangamalai Ragasiyam
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful duet features lovers engaging in playful banter regarding affection, patience, and non-verbal communication. The heroine chides the hero for acting like an impatient child who fails to read subtle emotional cues given by eye contact alone, reminding him that genuine love requires patience rather than hasty misunderstandings. The hero responds by affirming his strong desire and reassuring her that his affection is steadfast and unyielding like ocean waves. Together, they celebrate the eternal nature of true love, emphasizing that deep affection transcends minor misunderstandings and should never be doubted or diminished.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai)
“Ariyaadha pillai polae”
Compares the impatient lover to an innocent, naive child ('Ariyaadha pillai polae') to highlight his restlessness.
Simile (Uwamai)
“Alai polae kaadhalae”
Compares love crashing against the heart to ocean waves ('Alai polae kaadhalae').
Rhyme / Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Adaiyaalam kaattavae / Kadivaalam maatinen”
Repetition of the initial 'A' sound across words ('Adaiyaalam', 'Kadivaalam' rhyming/alliterating).
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Kadivaalam maatinen”
Using horse bridle ('Kadivaalam') as a metaphorical constraint/token of love.
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Trivia
Thangamalai Ragasiyam (1957), starring Sivaji Ganesan and T. R. Rajakumari, was an adventure fantasy film whose soundtrack composed by T. G. Lingappa became extremely popular. The song showcases Jikki's versatile vocal expressions alongside V. N. Sundaram's classic rendition.
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