- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kokkarakko
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This tender romantic excerpt from the movie 'Kokkarakko' (1983) serves as a soulful expression of love and devotion. The singer elevates the beloved to a sacred status, comparing them to divine melody and the ultimate holy scripture ('Veda') of love. The lyrical focus on 'paadham' (feet) walking together expresses a simple yet profound desire for lifelong companionship. The song conveys that the presence and companionship of the beloved are all that is needed to make life complete and spiritually fulfilling.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham…”
The beloved is directly metaphorized as 'kaadhal vaedham' (sacred scripture of love), signifying complete reverence and divine idealization.
Iyaipu (Rhyming End Sounds)
“Geetham… sangeetham… / Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham…”
The rhythmic repetition of the '-tham' / '-dham' ending sounds across 'Geetham', 'sangeetham', and 'vaedham' creates a musical harmony.
Synecdoche (Paarthal / Anga Uvamai)
“Paadham… undhan paadham… Ennodu vandhaalae… podhum eppodhum”
Using 'paadham' (feet) to represent the beloved's whole presence and companionship throughout life's journey.
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Trivia
'Kokkarakko' (1983) was directed by Gangai Amaran. The film features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song 'Geetham Sangeetham' ( sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki) is fondly remembered for its soft vocal humming intro and serene romantic tone, typical of the iconic Ilaiyaraaja-Vairamuthu era of Tamil cinema.
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