- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Neengatha Ninaivu
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the eternal nature of love and the haunting presence of cherished memories despite physical separation. The singer questions whether distance could ever diminish her feelings or erase her beloved's presence, reinforcing that true love remains vivid in dreams and calls out across any distance to bring ultimate joy to life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Kaatrilaadum rojaa pol sivandhae irukkum”
Compares the beloved's blushing face to a red rose swaying in the gentle breeze using the explicit comparison word 'pol'.
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Kangal kaanum kanavilae un mugam irukkum”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across 'Kangal', 'kaanum', and 'kanavilae' creates a melodious rhythm.
Rhetorical Question
“Engirunthapothum unnai marakka mudiyuma”
The singer asks if she could ever forget her beloved, expecting a negative answer to emphasize unforgettable love.
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Trivia
Composed by Thirai Isai Thilagam K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, this romantic track highlights P. Susheela's emotive voice, which became a trademark for emotional songs in Tamil cinema during the 1960s.
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