- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- P. Susheela, K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Pen Jenmam
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song weaves mythological references to Lord Murugan (Saravanan) and his divine love Valli into a romantic expressions between lovers. The heroine compares her beloved to the handsome Lord of Thiruchendur, describing his charming moods, romantic sulks, and passionate nature. She portrays herself as a blossoming jasmine flower whose gentle smile acts as one of Manmathan's (Cupid's) romantic arrows, seeking comfort and love in his embrace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Manmadhan kanai aivagai / Adhil or vagai ival punnagai”
Compares the heroine's smile to one of the five arrows of Manmathan (Cupid).
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Kaarkuzhal undhan panjanai / Iru kaigalae undhan thalaiyanai”
Compares dark tresses of hair to a soft mattress, and hands to a pillow.
Emoni (Initial Alliteration)
“Maalaiyil oru malligai ena / Malarndhaval indha kannigai”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds 'Ma' in sequential words.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Valliyai inba valliyai / Alli konda mannavan”
The second consonant sound 'll' rhymes between Valliyai and Alli.
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Trivia
Pen Jenmam (1977) features lyrics written by legendary poet Vaali, who seamlessly blends classical Tamil devotional imagery of Lord Murugan from Thiruchendur with sweet, sensual romantic cinema lyrics.
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