- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Pesum Dheivam
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Oct 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Idhaya Oonjal Aadavaa from the 1967 film Pesum Dheivam is an expressive romantic duet that depicts timeless affection and lifelong companionship. The lovers express a wish to journey through life together uninterrupted, from the vibrancy of youth to the tranquility of old age, remaining as inseparable as a person and their shadow. Through poetic imagery of resting in a lover's lap, innocent babble, and the natural metaphor of ripening fruit, lyricist Vaali captures both playful intimate romance and a profound spiritual commitment to love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Idhaya oonjal aadavaa”
'Idhaya oonjal' (swing of the heart) compares emotional warmth and joyful affection to a gently swaying swing.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Nizhalai polae koodavaa”
'Nizhalai polae' compares lifelong companionship to a shadow that never leaves its source.
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Madiyil konjam thalaiyai vaithu / Mazhalai mozhigal pesavaa”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'M' across 'Madiyil' and 'Mazhalai'.
Metaphor (Allegory)
“Kaaigal pazhuthu kanindha pinnaal / Kilaiyil thanga thondrumaa”
The ripening fruit leaving the branch symbolizes love reaching full maturity and natural fulfillment.
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Trivia
Pesum Dheivam (1967) stars Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. Although credited as unknown in some song listings, the music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, and this romantic track was rendered by iconic playback singers T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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