- Lyricist
- Vindhan
- Singers
- A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vedha
- Movie name
- Parthiban Kanavu (1960 film)
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is a poignant romantic duet expressing deep yearning, despair, and emotional turmoil caused by separation or uncertainty in love. The protagonist addresses their beloved as the rising moon of their heart's sky, questioning where they are going as their departure leaves the soul in complete darkness, akin to a world without light.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Oli illaadha ulagam pola”
Compares the darkening of the heart to a world devoid of light ('Oli illaadha ulagam pola').
Metaphor (Uruvagandhu)
“Idhaya vaanin udhaya nilavae”
Compares the beloved to a rising moon in the sky of the heart ('Idhaya vaanin udhaya nilavae').
Emoni (Anaphora / Repetition)
“Engae pogiraai / Nee engae pogiraai”
Repetition of lines for emotional emphasis and musical rhythm ('Engae pogiraai / Nee engae pogiraai').
Consonance / Monai
“Parandhu vandhu unnai thazhuva ... Paazhum siragu illayae”
Matching initial consonants across words like 'Parandhu' and 'Paazhum' creating phonetic harmony.
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Trivia
Parthiban Kanavu (1960) is a historical fiction film based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's famous novel of the same name. The movie features Gemini Ganesan and Vyjayanthimala in lead roles, with music composed by Vedha.
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