- Lyricist
- Mayavanathan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Thozhilali
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Oct 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet captures a playful and tender exchange between two lovers teasingly asking what each is willing to bestow upon the other. The hero playfully asks what gifts or affection she will grant his yearning heart, to which the heroine lovingly responds that unconditional love is the greatest treasure she holds.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Enna koduppaai / Anbai koduppen”
The deliberate refrain ending with 'koduppaai' and 'koduppen' creates a balanced call-and-response rhythm throughout the song.
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Sevvarali poo idhazhai”
Compares soft red lips directly to red oleander flower petals, enhancing the romantic imagery.
Monai (Initial Consonance)
“Saerthavaigal athanaiyum / Sindhaamal sidharaamal”
Repetition of initial 'S' sound ('Saerthavaigal', 'Sindhaamal', 'sidharaamal') creates phonetic harmony.
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Trivia
'Enna koduppaai' is a classic duet from the 1964 Tamil film 'Thozhilali', starring M. G. Ramachandran and K. R. Vijaya. The lyrics were penned by Mayavanathan, set to music composed by K. V. Mahadevan and sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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