- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- K. Vijaya Baskar
- Movie name
- Soundaryame Varuga Varuga
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Idho Un Kadhalin Kanmani' from Soundaryame Varuga Varuga (1980) is a tender romantic duet composed by K. Vijaya Baskar and written by Vaali. The song captures a romantic declaration where the lovers express complete emotional surrender and reverence for one another, comparing their bond to classical poetry and sacred rituals.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Erattai Kilavi (Onomatopoeic doubles)
“Manjal roja thala thala thala ena / Maalai pozhuthil pala pala pala ena”
Rhythmic doubling of words like 'thala thala' and 'pala pala' to evoke luster, freshness, and brightness visually.
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Aasai enbathu amutham / Adhil aadi vanthathu kumutham”
Comparing human desire directly to divine nectar ('amutham') and the lover's joy to a blossoming lotus ('kumutham').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaalidasan yaettilae / Kamban sonna paattilae / Kaanum kadhal manthiram / Kandu kondaen unnidam”
Reiteration of the initial 'K' sound across consecutive lines creating literary harmony.
Literary Allusion
“Kaalidasan yaettilae / Kamban sonna paattilae”
Referencing ancient classical poets Kalidasa and Kamban to elevate romantic love to timeless, sacred art.
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Trivia
The song features music composed by Kannada cinema veteran K. Vijaya Baskar, who collaborated with director K. Balachander and lyricist Vaali on several Tamil projects during this era.
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