- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. Vijaya Baskar
- Movie name
- Zimbo
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 2 May 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic song from 'Zimbo' (1959) expresses a deep and unshakable bond of love. The protagonist declares that her heart will never stray from her beloved, and their connection can never be severed. The lyrics evoke idyllic nature imagery—playing in natural waterfalls, walking paths lined with flowers, and ruling over a lush, flowery jungle like noble royalty atop a grand elephant. The lover's gentle words are compared to the sweetness and richness of the Tamil language itself, highlighting the deep emotional and cultural resonance of their romance. Through vivid metaphors of nectar, affection, and intoxicating smiles, the song celebrates love as an eternal source of joy and fulfillment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Inbanth tharumae tamizhaai / Kula mannargalai polaewave-like rhythm structure line 36 and line 20 respectively”
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kadhalin inba thaenai / Aaraamuthae nee enaiyae”
Rhyme & Alliteration (Edhugai and Monai)
“En nenju unnaiyagalaathu / Anbai asaikka mudiyaathu”
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Trivia
'Zimbo' (1959) was a jungle adventure film produced in Tamil, based on the classic Tarzan trope popularized in Indian cinema during the late 1950s. The film featured music composed by K. Vijaya Baskar, with lyrics penned by the popular lyricist Kuyilan and hauntingly beautiful vocal renditions by legendary playback singer P. Susheela.
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