- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. B. Sreenivas, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Avare En Deivam
- Movie release year
- 1969
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Jul 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duettist song from the movie 'Avare En Deivam' (1969) expresses the playful, passionate interplay between two lovers. The male protagonist admires his beloved's dual nature—her blending of traditional modesty with modern charm, which both bewitches and hesitates him. In turn, the female protagonist responds with deep affection and romantic devotion, painting a picture of intimate care, beauty, and ecstatic happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Azhagaey unakku gunamirandu / Vizhiyai paarththaal mayakkamundu”
The second consonant 'za/zi' rhyming in 'Azhagaey' and 'Vizhiyai' creates a traditional Tamil poetic rhythmic harmony.
Iyaibu (End rhyme)
“Azhagaey unakku gunamirandu... Vizhiyai paarththaal mayakkamundu”
Rhyming endings using '-undu' across lines ('gunamirandu', 'manamirandu', 'mayakkamundu', 'thayakkamundu') provides a musical flow.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Ullam kaadhal vellaththil midhakkum”
'Kaadhal vellam' (flood of love) metaphorically compares the sudden swell of romantic emotion upon seeing the beloved to an overwhelming flood.
Imagery
“Palapalakkum paligu udal”
'Palapalakkum paligu udal' paints vivid tactile and visual imagery comparing smooth skin to polished, glistening marble.
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Trivia
Written by the legendary poet Kannadasan, 'Avare En Deivam' (1969) starred Gemini Ganesan and Padmini. Kannadasan was known for blending classical literary devices like Edhukai and Iyaibu seamlessly into light modern film romantic duets.
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