- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Paasavalai
- Movie release year
- 1956
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song from Paasavalai (1956) is a playful romantic solo where the heroine exuberantly sings of her charm, youthful beauty, and captivating presence. Describing her swan-like grace, sparkling eyes, and rose-tinted cheeks, she beckons her beloved to embrace the joy of love and join her in a life of togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Minnidum kanngal maththaappu / Kannam irandum rojapoo”
Compares her sparkling eyes to firework sparklers (maththaappu) and her cheeks to blooming roses (rojapoo).
Metaphor / Classical Metaphor
“Anna nadai azhagodu”
Uses 'Anna nadai' (swan gait), a traditional literary comparison in Tamil poetry describing a woman's soft and graceful walk.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Chinna ponnu singaari naan”
Repetition of consonant sounds 'S' and 'Ch' creating a rhythmic musical quality.
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Trivia
Paasavalai (1956) featured music composed by the iconic duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, with lyrics penned by the renowned poet A. Maruthakasi. The song showcases the classic 1950s Tamil cinema dance-song aesthetic.
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