- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Chinnappadass
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a seductive dance number from the 1989 film Chinnappadass. The lead dancer playfully teases the protagonist, offering to fulfill his desires and asking him which aspect of her beauty or passion he wants ('Adhu .. idhu... edhu thaan vendum'). She uses vivid poetic imagery to describe her alluring dance and presence, inviting him to indulge in romance. Penned by lyricist Vaali, the song combines playful sensual questioning with poetic metaphors, comparing the female form to nature, streams, and temple architecture, symbolizing passion, allure, and physical affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Maanada meenada / Minnum maelaadai noolaadai”
Repetition of the starting sound 'Maa'/'Mee' and 'Mi'/'Mae' across consecutive words in a line.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Mugam muthathai pathikkum / Sugam mothathil kidaikkum”
Rhyming of the second letter 'ga' in 'Mugam' and 'Sugam'.
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagom)
“Kalasam thaangiya kaanum raaja gopuram”
Comparing the female physical form to a grand temple tower (Raaja Gopuram) decorated with sacred finials (Kalasam).
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Adhu ..idhu… edhu thaan vendum”
Rhyming line endings with 'vendum' across repeated chorus lines.
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Trivia
Chinnappadass (1989) is an action drama film starring Sathyaraj and Radha, directed by C. V. Rajendran. The music for the film was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by the renowned poet Vaali.
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