- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Anbalippu
- Movie release year
- 1969
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Dec 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song from 'Anbalippu' (1969) skillfully blends divine devotion (Bhakti) with romantic love (Sringara). Framed around the sacred imagery of Lord Krishna, Gokulam, the Gopis, and the holy Ganges, the lyricist Kannadasan weaves a romantic narrative where the lovers compare their affection to Krishna's divine playfulness (Leela). The song weaves devotional chants like 'Krishna Hari Rama Hari' seamlessly into the duet. Throughout the track, the emotional trajectory moves from poetic admiration of nature and divine divine love to intimate human expressions of affection, anticipation of marriage, and lifelong union. M. S. Vishwanathan's vibrant composition elevates this duet, making it both a devotional chant and a deeply romantic musical expression.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Thanga silaigal nenjin idaiye pongi varum oodal”
Women are poetically compared to 'golden statues' ('Thanga silaigal') experiencing romantic emotions.
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Thulli varum inbamennum aaru”
Joy is metaphorically described as a leaping river ('inbamennum aaru').
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Santhanam manakuthadi meni / Kannanai ninaikuthadi aavi”
The lines end with rhythmic, rhyming sounds ('meni' / 'aavi').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Pullangulalil mella ponal sugam undu / Poovum kulalum sari sariya kadhal suvai undu”
Repetition of the initial 'P' sound ('Pullangulalil', 'Poovum') creates musical alliteration.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Kaviarasu Kannadasan, this song from 'Anbalippu' (1969) is a iconic example of intertwining traditional 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' chants into a romantic film song duet. Kannadasan frequently used mythological motifs of Krishna and the Gopis to symbolize ideal romantic bliss in Tamil cinema.
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