- Lyricist
- V. Lakshmanan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. Balachandar
- Movie name
- Bommai
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Feb 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the deep yearning, heartbreak, and emotional isolation of a heroine longing for her beloved. She reflects on how a man whose origins were unknown to her entered her life, captivated her heart with his charm, and then disappeared, leaving her unfulfilled like an unbloomed flower bud. She recalls how he entered her heart through her eyes, cast a spell of silent desire over her, and then lost his way. The heroine laments that the nature elements he used to praise her with—comparing her face to the moon and her movement to the gentle breeze—now seem hostile to her in his absence. Despite the truth and depth of their love, she finds herself entirely alone with no one to advocate for their reunion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Engo piranthavaraam / Engo valarnthavaraam / Eppadiyo en manadhai kavarnthavaraam”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'E' across consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow.
Simile (Upamai)
“Sittaaga paranthu vittaarae”
Comparing the quick departure of the lover to a bird flying away swift and unannounced.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“mana kovil kudi pugunthaarae”
Metaphorically referring to the mind or heart as a sacred temple ('mana kovil') where the lover takes up residence.
Simile (Upamai)
“Thendralai pol aadi varum”
Comparing her graceful movement to the gentle swaying of a southern breeze.
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Trivia
'Bommai' (1964) is a notable Tamil suspense-thriller film directed by the multifaceted artist S. Balachander, who also acted in the lead role, composed the film's music, and produced it. The song's evocative lyrics were penned by V. Lakshmanan.
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