- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- K. Vijaya Baskar
- Movie name
- Ungal Viruppam
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Jul 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This allure-filled song from 'Ungal Viruppam' (1974) is a playful and seductive musical invitation sung by L. R. Eswari. The protagonist beckons a 'Maharaja' (great king) to set aside past stories and surrender to the pleasures of youth, passion, and romance. Through vivid metaphors comparing feminine beauty to blooming roses, unwithering flowers, and luscious fruits, she invites him to feast upon life's joys without hesitation or shame. The overarching tone is one of romantic indulgence, celebrating beauty, sensory delight, and spontaneous love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Idhu oru pudhu roja”
Compares feminine beauty and youth to blooming unwithering flowers ('Vaadaatha iru malargal') and a fresh rose ('pudhu roja').
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Paal pondra maeniyundu”
Uses 'pondra' (like) to compare the fair complexion of the body to cream/milk.
Monaai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Padhamaana nalla gunam / Pasi theerkka nalla mugam / Paal pondra maeniyundu”
Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound across consecutive lines creating melodic flow.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Arunthu arunthu endru”
Repetition of words like 'Arunthu arunthu' and 'Pazhagu pazhagu' for rhythmic emphasis.
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Trivia
'Ungal Viruppam' (1974) features music by K. Vijaya Baskar, a renowned composer who worked extensively in Kannada and Tamil cinema. The song stands out as a classic siren-song rendered by L. R. Eswari, known for her distinctive voice and mastery over glamorous, expressive tracks in South Indian cinema during the 1960s and 1970s.
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