- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Mayandi
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 3 May 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song portrays a confident performer who commands the attention of an entire room. Although everyone in the audience desires her, her heart and vision are exclusively reserved for her singular love. She boldly expresses that while many seek her affection, no other glance can move her, as her eyes are fixed solely on the man she adores. Through lively imagery, she celebrates female charm, passion, and the power of love, declaring that true romantic joy originates in the subtle glances shared between lovers.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Contrast (Juxtaposition / Ethir-Nilai)
“Ella kangalum en melae / En kann mattum un melae”
Contrasts the universal gaze of the audience with her exclusive gaze toward her lover.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Kaelikkai sallabam thithikkum thaen koodu”
Compares playful romance and intimacy to a sweet honeycomb.
Rhyme and Assonance (Iyaibu & Ethirakai)
“Vedikkai ullasam needikkum ennodu / Kaelikkai sallabam thithikkum thaen koodu”
Uses rhyming pairs like 'Vedikkai / Kaelikkai' and 'ullasam / sallabam' to create a rhythmic, dance-like tempo.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Vaali, the song features the energetic vocals of L. R. Eswari, who was celebrated in South Indian cinema for her iconic, high-octane dance and cabaret tracks throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
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