- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Neela Malargal
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic duet 'Idhu Iravaa Pagalaa' from the film Neela Malargal features a romantic, playful Q&A conversation between lovers. The lyrics utilize poetic questioning (Vinaa Aani) to capture the enchanting confusion and ecstasy of love, where boundaries between day and night, nature and artifice, and sensory experiences blur into one another.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Vinaa Aani (Rhetorical Questions)
“Idhu iravaa pagalaa / Nee nilavaa kadhiraa”
The entire song structure relies on rapid-fire questions and answers between the lovers, comparing nature with human emotions.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Megam enbadhum / Minnal enbadhum”
Matching second consonants across lines like 'Megam' and 'Minnal' creates rhythm.
Metaphor & Imagery (Uvamaani)
“Poovai kannamum / Kovai idhazhum”
Comparing lips to 'Kovai idhazh' (red ivy gourd fruit) and voice to flute/cuckoo music.
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this iconic duet was sung by K. J. Yesudas and Vani Jairam for the 1979 film 'Neela Malargal' starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi.
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