- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kanmani
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Feb 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a seductive and playful track where the female protagonist boasts of her immense charm and beauty. She sings about how countless men, even powerful kings, fall at her feet with just a wink or a wave of her hand. However, despite all the attention she commands, she reveals that her heart has been captivated solely by her beloved ('Kattazhagu Raasa'). The song progresses through sensual imagery of floral gardens, bedchambers, and 'chariots of pleasure,' inviting her lover to join her in romance and embrace her. It blends themes of alluring vanity with genuine romantic passion and yearning for her chosen partner.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Ennai paarthu suthi suthi / Kannai paarthu sokki sokki”
The second consonant sound 'nn' (ன்ன/ண்ண) rhymes between 'Ennai' and 'Kannai'.
Iyaipu (End rhyme)
“Vandhavargal ethanaiyoo / Ponavargal ethanaiyoo”
Both lines end with the matching rhyming suffix '-ethanaiyoo'.
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“suthi suthi / sokki sokki / maanae maanae”
Repetition of words like 'suthi' (revolving) and 'sokki' (mesmerized) to heighten the emotional and rhythmic emphasis.
Metaphor
“Inbaradham odum odum / Kattilukku thaenae thaenae”
'Inbaradham' (chariot of joy/pleasure) metaphorically describes the romantic bliss, while 'thaenae' (honey) refers to sweetness in intimacy.
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Trivia
The song features lyrics written by veteran lyricist Muthulingam for the 1994 Tamil romantic film 'Kanmani', directed by R. K. Selvamani and starring Prashanth and Mohini in the lead roles. The film's music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja.
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