- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kokkarakko
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Geetham Sangeetham' is a gentle and romantic duet from the movie Kokkarakko (1983). The song portrays a lover expressing profound adoration for his beloved, comparing her presence to divine music and referring to her as the very scripture of his love ('Kaadhal Vaedham'). He finds supreme contentment simply in having her walk by his side through life. With rich romantic imagery written by Vairamuthu, the lyrics wonder if she is a child of the rainbow, a flower-woven saree, or a walking garden. She is praised as a flawless masterpiece—a chisel-less sculpture whose presence brings warmth and serves as a raft of bliss in his life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham”
The lover directly equates his beloved to a sacred scripture ('Vaedham') of love.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vaasamaana mullaiyo / Vaana villin pillaiyo”
Both consecutive lines begin with the matching initial syllable sound 'Vaa' ('Vaasamaana' and 'Vaana').
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Paadham undhan paadham / Ennodu vandhaalae podhum eppodhum”
Matching second letter consonant sound ('dha'/'dhu') in 'Paadham' and 'Podhum'.
Hyperbole / Poetic Imagery
“Uli vandhu theendaamal uruvaana sirpam”
Exaggerated romantic imagery describing the woman as a perfect sculpture crafted naturally without ever being touched by a chisel.
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Trivia
'Geetham Sangeetham' from the movie Kokkarakko (1983) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song was sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. P. Sailaja. The movie was directed by Gangai Amaran and starred Mahesh and Ilavarasi in key roles.
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