- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Devaki (1951)
- Movie release year
- 1951
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this cheerful and upbeat song from 'Devaki' (1951), the singer expresses her exuberant anticipation for the arrival of tomorrow. She looks forward to spending joyful moments celebrating with her sister, conversing freely, and lightheartedly teasing her cousin ('Aththaan'). Adding a modern flair, she talks about bringing Western mannerisms and speaking fluent English just to playfully bewilder her cousin, who will blink blankly like an owl in response. She expresses her youthful delight by comparing her movements to a deer and a peacock, imagining a carefree drive everywhere in a car with her loved ones.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Aanthai pol muzhippaar jolythaan”
Comparing the cousin's confused stare to that of an owl ('Aanthai pol muzhippaar').
Simile (Upamai)
“Maan pola oduvaenae…ae…”
Comparing running swiftly to the motion of a deer ('Maan pola oduvaenae').
Simile (Upamai)
“Mayil polavae nadanam aaduvaenae…ae..”
Comparing dancing gracefully to that of a peacock ('Mayil polavae nadanam aaduvaenae').
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Maan pola oduvaenae… / Mayil polavae nadanam aaduvaenae…”
Repetition of initial consonants or vowels in consecutive lines ('Maan' and 'Mayil').
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Trivia
'Devaki' (1951) was a notable Tamil drama film directed by L. S. Ramachandran, featuring V. N. Janaki, M. N. Nambiar, and Madhuri Devi. Music director G. Ramanathan crafted a lively score blending classical Tamil motifs with contemporary early-50s westernized rhythms, brilliantly delivered by playback legend Jikki.
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