- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Agal Vilakku
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Nov 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Yedho Ninaivugal Kanavugal' from Agal Vilakku (1979) is a timeless romantic track expressing the tender emergence of love. The lyrics depict memories and cherished dreams blossoming continuously in the heart, flowing gracefully like the spring waters of the Kaveri river and mingling naturally with the wind. The lovers express their deep emotional connection, longing for a forever togetherness where their love song echoes across the open sky. Filled with yearning, bliss, and devotion, the song vividly conveys how love transforms everyday life into a celebration of supreme joy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Kaaveri ootraagavae”
Compares the continuous flow of romantic memories in the heart to the natural spring of the river Kaveri.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaatrodu kaatraagavae”
Compares the seamless union of two lovers' thoughts to wind merging effortlessly into the wind.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Naadiya sondham / Naan kaanum bandham”
Repetition of the 'Na' sound at the beginning of words for rhythmic harmony.
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Maarbinil naanum / Maaraamal serum”
Repetition of the second consonant sound 'r' across consecutive lines.
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Trivia
Agal Vilakku (1979) was based on the famous Tamil novel of the same name written by Mu. Varadarajan. The music for the film was composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran, and vocals rendered delightfully by K.J. Yesudas and S. Janaki.
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