- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Muthal Iravu
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the overwhelming joy, romantic ecstasy, and anticipation of a young woman entering married life. She perceives her unspoken feelings, melodies, and desires transforming into harmonious songs. Nature, flowers, lightnings, and birds become part of her grand celebration as she looks forward to wedded bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Minnalgalai thaeraakkuvaen”
Comparing lightning flashes to a grand wedding chariot to highlight intense excitement and grandeur.
Personification
“Killaigalae paesungalae en ennangalai”
Addressing parrots as messengers of her intimate thoughts, and telling abstract emotions like fear and shyness to run away.
Imagery & Allusion
“Kaadhal magal raadhai thandhaal en maangalyam”
Invoking divine mythological imagery of Radha and Krishna swinging on a golden swing to symbolize ideal romantic love.
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown details in some archives, 'Muthal Iravu' (1979) features music by the maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Kannadasan, and this track was masterfully rendered by S. Janaki.
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