- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Enna Muthalali Sowkkiyama
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Aug 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a high-energy dance track where the female protagonist likens her allure, grandeur, and seductive charm to Cleopatra, the legendary Egyptian princess who captivated Julius Caesar. She sings about her regal beauty, romantic desires, and the power of silent, unspoken gazes over plain words.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Historical Allusion (Charithira Uvamai)
“Cessar kangal paarththa mugam / Antha paramparaithaanae intha mugam”
Refers to Cleopatra and Julius Caesar to elevate the protagonist's beauty to legendary, royal status.
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Ninaiththu…..ninaiththu….mayangi….mayangi”
Consecutive repetition of words like 'ninaiththu' and 'mayangi' to emphasize deep yearning and intoxication of love.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Egypt naattin ilavarasi / Ilamai thavazhum ezhilarasi”
Matching opening sound patterns in line pairings creating a pleasant rhythmic flow.
Metaphor (Uvagam)
“Kangalai polae paashaiyillai”
Describing eyes as a complete language of their own that surpasses spoken words.
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Trivia
Kannadasan cleverly incorporated world history into commercial Tamil club songs. L.R. Eswari's expressive voice and M.S. Viswanathan's Western-influenced orchestrations made this song an enduring retro hit.
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