- Lyricist
- Ulunthur Pettai Shanmugam
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan
- Movie name
- Mel Naattu Marumagal
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Oct 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic track from the 1975 film 'Mel Naattu Marumagal' expresses the blissful euphoria of love and togetherness. The protagonist marvels at the beauty of his beloved and the joy surrounding them, capturing a sense of earthly paradise. Combining lighthearted English greetings with classic Tamil nature imagery, the song reflects romance through elements like fluttering sparrows and smiling jasmine buds. The emotional core revolves around longing and admiration, comparing the beloved's complexion to pure gold and highlighting the unspoken emotional dialogue shared through silent glances. It evokes a carefree, joyous mood where love makes heaven feel close at hand.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Thendral pattu mullai mottu sirikkum”
Attributes the human action of smiling ('sirikkum') to a jasmine flower bud reacting to a gentle breeze.
Metaphor
“Katti thangam vetti eduththa maen”
Compares the beloved's radiant body directly to solid, freshly mined gold to highlight her physical beauty and preciousness.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kannum kannum kadhaigal sollum”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words ('Kannum', 'kadhaigal') creates a rhythmic, musical alliteration.
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Trivia
The film 'Mel Naattu Marumagal' (Foreign Daughter-in-law) explores cultural cross-over themes, which is playfully reflected in this song's mix of English lines with traditional Tamil lyrics. The music was composed by renowned classical violinist and music director Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan.
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