- Lyricist
- Mayavanathan
- Singer
- J. P. Chandrababu
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Bandha Pasam
- Movie release year
- 1962
- Lyrics added on
- 3 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and romantic duet from the 1962 Tamil film Bandha Pasam features a couple affectionately planning their upcoming marriage. They discuss different ways to conduct the ceremony, considering options such as a court registration or a simple wedding blessed by Lord Murugan at Vadapalani. Emphasizing frugality and avoiding grand, unnecessary expenses, they express a desire for a straightforward and peaceful wedding.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Seppu chilaiyae chinna kuyilae”
The lover is metaphorically addressed as a refined bronze sculpture and a sweet singing cuckoo bird.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Selavu illaamae / Namakku siramam illamae”
Lines end with the rhyming suffix 'illaamae', creating a musical cadence.
Monai (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)
“Adi laalaa kada lattu”
Repetition of the 'L' sound creates a playful rhythm.
Metaphor
“Ilam thaamara poo mottae”
Comparing the heroine to a tender, freshly blossoming lotus flower bud.
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Trivia
Bandha Pasam (1962) is a classic Tamil drama directed by A. Bhimsingh, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, and Devika. The song's lyrics were penned by Mayavanathan, capturing the conversational lightheartedness popular in 1960s Tamil cinema duets.
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