- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Raja Malaiya Simman
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic track from 'Raja Malaiya Simman' is a delightful duet where the lead lovers exchange loving endearments and celebrate their union. The female lead praises her lover as a fearless king capable of ruling the world, while the male lead humbly replies that despite any royal status, he remains a humble servant to her love. Together, they express optimism for a joyous future filled with sweetness, comparing their happiness to playful breezes and singing cuckoos.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Azhagae / Female :Amudhae / Male :Arivae / Female :Uyirae”
The vocative terms at the beginning of the song ('Azhagae', 'Amudhae', 'Arivae', 'Uyirae') end with the uniform '-ae' suffix, creating a rhythmic and lyrical harmony.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Female :Amudhae ... Female :Anbin vadivae”
Addressing the beloved as nectar ('Amudhae') and the personification of love ('Anbin vadivae') uses poetic metaphors to heighten emotional expression.
Nature Imagery
“Ullaasa thendral vilaiyaadum / Sallaaba kuyil isai paadum”
The lyrics invoke elements of nature such as gentle breezes ('Ullaasa thendral') and singing cuckoo birds ('Sallaaba kuyil') to symbolize happiness and romantic harmony.
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Trivia
'Raja Malaiya Simman' (1959) was a swashbuckling adventure film scored by the acclaimed composer duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu as 'Raja Makutam' starring N. T. Rama Rao and Rajasulochana.
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