- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Priya
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 17 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Paadal Ondru Raagam Ondru' from the movie Priya (1978) is a harmonious romantic duet that draws a metaphor between the union of two lovers and the blending of a song with its ideal melody (raga). The male and female leads exchange poetic admiration for one another, comparing their love to music that one wants to hear repeatedly without ever growing weary.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagamy / Metaphor
“Minnal undhan penmai / Megam undhan koondhal”
Directly equates the woman's femininity to lightning ('Minnal') and her dark tresses to rain clouds ('Megam').
Simile / Metaphor
“Thaenil aadum thiratchai neeyae”
Compares the female lead to a grape steeped in sweet honey, highlighting her beauty and sweetness.
Adukkuthodar / Repetition (Anaphora)
“Adhai meendum meendum ketka thondrum”
The word 'meendum' (again) is repeated back-to-back for emphasis, expressing the endless desire to listen to the song/melody.
Monai / Alliteration
“Neram inba neram / Vizhi podum oviyam”
Rhythmic flow achieved using similar sounding phonetic structures and imagery linking vision with artwork.
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