- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Music director
- T. G. Lingappa
- Movie name
- Sabaash Meena
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Oct 2019
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This classic romantic Tamil song portrays a young woman expressing her deep longing, affection, and intoxicating love for her beloved (affectionately addressed as 'maamaa'). She questions whether the overwhelming sensation in her heart is the rush of happiness or an unquenchable romantic thirst. Using poetic metaphors, she compares herself to a vibrant flower that should not be left to wither and a cup of sweet nectar waiting to be savored, urging him not to waste precious time or delay their union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Rupakam)
“Vanna malar unnedhiril vadhangidalaamaa”
Compares the woman's youth and beauty to a blooming flower ('Vanna malar') and a sweet cup of honey/nectar ('Kannal madhukinnam').
Alliteration & Assonance (Monai / Edhugai)
“Inbaththin vegamaa idhayathin thaagamaa”
Use of matching initial sounds and rhythmic structures in words like 'Inbaththin' and 'Idhayathin', as well as 'Enni' and 'Ennamae'.
Refrain / Repetition (Anaphora)
“En manam mayangudhae maamaa”
The term 'maamaa' (beloved/uncle) is repeated at the end of key couplets to emphasize romantic intimacy and persistent pleading.
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Trivia
Sabaash Meena (1958) is a famous Tamil comedy-drama film directed by B. R. Panthulu, starring Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi, Chandrababu, and Malini. The music for the film was composed by T. G. Lingappa, with lyrics written by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam.
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