- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Kumari Kottam
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic track captures a lover's romantic yearning and intense search for his beloved. The protagonist calls out through his song, begging his partner to hear his voice and rush into his arms. His heart impatiently asks where she is, envisioning her charming presence and delicate allure. Throughout the song, he paints vivid poetic imagery comparing her to a fresh jasmine flower veiled in delicate clothing and a sweet mango drenched in pure honey and dew. The song portrays deep passion, romantic desire, and the emotional anxiety of waiting to be reunited with the one he loves.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Thaedudhae aavalaal odi vaa / Kettadhum kangalae paadi vaa”
The repetition of the ending word 'vaa' in these alternating lines creates a musical cadence typical of Tamil lyricism.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Muthaadum maarbil / Mugam paarkka ennum”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Mu' across successive lines.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Senthaenil aadi pani oori nindra / Thaemaangani endru naan”
The beloved is metaphorically compared to a sweet mango fruit dipped in pure honey and soaked in dew.
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Trivia
'Kumari Kottam' (1971) is a celebrated Tamil film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa. The music for this film was composed by the legendary M. S. Viswanathan (MSV), and the vocals for this famous song were rendered by iconic playback singer T. M. Soundararajan (TMS). Lyricist Pulamaipithan's rich classical Tamil metaphors made this track a timeless hit.
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