- Lyricist
- Aabavanan
- Singers
- S. Deepan Chakravathy, Vidhya
- Music director
- Manoj Gyan Varma
- Movie name
- Inaindha Kaigal
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Inaindha Kaigal' is a playful banter between two lovers. The hero reassures his beloved, asking her not to be angry or push him away. He asks for patience, promising that time will clear all her doubts and reveal his true affection. In contrast, the heroine playfully rebuffs his sweet talk, warning him against putting on acts and telling lies. She questions if a heart thief like him could ever comprehend the genuine pain and depth of true love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Chinnappoovae chinnappoovae / Kannipoovae kaadhal poovae”
Addressing the beloved as 'Chinnappoovae' (little flower) and 'Kannipoovae' (maiden flower) compares her delicate nature to a flower.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kanni manadhil kalakkam theriyum / Kaalam kanindhaal mayakkam theliyum”
The lines end with identical rhyming suffixes ('theriyum', 'theliyum', 'puriyum') creating a rhythmic, melodic flow.
Monai (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)
“Kaalam kanindhaal mayakkam theliyum”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the beginning of words across the line ('Kaalam', 'kanindhaal').
Anaphora / Epanalepsis
“Podhum podhum poiyyai solli”
Repetition of words like 'Chinnappoovae chinnappoovae' and 'Podhum podhum' for emphasis and emotional intensity.
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Trivia
The song 'Chinnappoovae Chinnappoovae' from the 1990 action thriller 'Inaindha Kaigal' was composed by the duo Manoj-Gyan with lyrics written by the film's producer-director Aabavanan. It is sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and B. S. Sasirekha, remaining one of the most popular romantic duets from the film.
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