- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singer
- Sarala
- Music director
- T. K. Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Then Mazhai
- Movie release year
- 1966
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Oct 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and sensual song captures a close friend or companion teasing a young woman who seems deeply lost in daydreams of love and passion. The lyrics playfully interrogate her straying thoughts, asking if she is dreaming of marriage, romantic intimacy, or the overwhelming rush of youth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor ( உருவகம் / Uruvagam )
“Maandhalir maeni vervaiyil neendha”
Compares tender skin to fresh mango leaves ('Maandhalir maeni') to emphasize youthfulness and softness.
Metaphor ( உருவகம் / Uruvagam )
“Maadhulai kinnam thaen mazhai sindha”
Uses 'Maadhulai kinnam' (pomegranate bowl) metaphorically to represent sweet, luscious beauty showering a rain of honey.
Monai ( Initial Rhyme / Alliteration )
“Maandhalir maeni vervaiyil neendha / Maadhulai kinnam thaen mazhai sindha”
The repeating initial consonant 'Maa' sound creates a smooth rhythm in the consecutive lines.
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Trivia
Then Mazhai (1966) was one of the early films where T. K. Ramamoorthy composed music independently following his split from the iconic duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.
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