- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Suseela
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Kalyaniyin Kanavan
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet from 'Kalyaniyin Kanavan' depicts a blissful union where the lovers celebrate their deep connection. They envision their world as a grand court filled with eternal music, celebration, and freedom from worries. The lyrics elevate love to a divine experience, with the partners comparing each other to the moon in their sky, a guiding boat navigating the sea of love, and a protective sage whose words and smiles serve as sacred mantras.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Kadhal endra kadalinil / Nee thoniyallavaa”
Compares love to an ocean and the beloved to a boat navigating through it.
Upamai (Simile / Imagery)
“Jaadhi malar punnagai”
Compares the beloved's smile to the delicate beauty and fragrance of a jasmine blossom.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Intha mugam / Enthan manthiram”
The second consonant sound 'n' is repeated in 'Intha' and 'Enthan', adding rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
Kalyaniyin Kanavan (1963) stars Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. The film's music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, featuring prominent playback singers T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, with lyrics crafted by the legendary poet Kannadasan.
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