- Lyricist
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vidhya
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Kunguma Kodu
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic song draws upon mythological imagery, comparing the lovers to Radha and Krishna. The male protagonist pleads with his beloved to break her silence and express her feelings, describing himself as a humble seeker asking for the 'alms' of her love. He reflects on how love has historically inspired legendary epics and transformed divine and royal beings alike. As the song progresses, the tone shifts slightly towards the challenges of love, acknowledging that romantic journeys are not always smooth—just as a chariot cannot traverse a town without proper roads. It balances passionate romantic devotion with a grounded realization of the trials inherent in love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Needhaane en brindhaavanam”
The speaker directly compares his beloved to 'Brindavan' (the sacred abode of Krishna), symbolizing her as his sanctuary and source of joy.
Metaphor
“Naanoru yaasagan kaadhal pitchai poda vendumae”
The lover describes himself as a beggar ('yaasagan') asking for love as alms ('pitchai').
Allusion
“Hae raadhaiyae naan kannanae”
Uses the legendary divine lovers Radha and Krishna to contextualize the deep devotional nature of his love.
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Kannanukkum mannanukkum / Kaadhal vandhadhaal / Kaaviyangal indru vandhathu”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across consecutive lines creates rhythmic musicality.
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Trivia
The lyrics for this song were written by S. A. Rajkumar in the late 1980s, during the early phase of his career before he went on to become one of Tamil cinema's most popular music directors in the 1990s.
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