- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Thangaikaga
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Azhagae Nee Un Kadhai Solladi is a lively and playful female duet from the 1971 Tamil film Thangaikaga, featuring music by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics by Kannadasan. The song features two women engaging in a friendly, conversational banter where they exchange stories about love, romantic longing, playful madness, and the sweet tribulations brought by their beloveds.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moni / Initial Rhyme
“Azhagae nee un kadhai solladi / Adhupol naanum sollugiraen”
Repetition of initial vowel sounds in 'Azhagae' and 'Adhupol' creating musical harmony across lines.
Emonai / Internal Rhyme
“Aththai magan thaththaiyidam”
Phonetic rhyming between 'Aththai' and 'Thaththai', enhancing rhythm and lyrical flow.
Metaphor (Ruvagam)
“Velli silai sellum ratham / Unnai pola varum kanmani”
Comparing a beautiful woman to a 'Velli silai' (silver statue) and 'Sellum ratham' (moving chariot).
Anaphora / Repetition
“Paththu tharam muththamittu payanam / Pona kadhai sollavo”
Repetition of 'solladi' and 'kadhai sollavo' across stanzas for lyrical emphasis and conversational style.
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Trivia
This track is a iconic duet sung by P. Susheela and L. R. Eswari, showcasing their distinct vocal styles—Susheela's sweet, classical tone juxtaposed with Eswari's expressive, dynamic delivery. Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, the song remains a celebrated classic in Tamil film music history.
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