- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Isai Paadum Thendral
- Movie release year
- 1976
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a joyful celebration of love, marital union, and divine destiny. The protagonist calls upon the gentle breeze of early spring to sing along, reflecting the budding happiness and sweet music in her heart. She feels blessed that her long-awaited lover has arrived as her husband, answering all her prayers and bringing boundless joy into her life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Isai paadu nee ilam thendralae”
Addressing the breeze ('ilam thendralae') as a living entity capable of singing music.
Musical Metaphor
“Sudhiyum layamum Vilagaamal uravaadum pozhudhallavo”
Comparing conjugal harmony and emotional intimacy to the non-separable alignment of pitch (Sudhi) and rhythm (Layam).
Alliteration (Monai)
“Pottodu poo choodum naal”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('P') in 'Pottodu' and 'poo'.
Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Manam pola vaazhvu enai vandhu saera / Magaraajan kaigal maangalyam sooda”
Matching of the second consonant sound 'na' in 'Manam' and 'ga' in 'Magaraajan' across adjacent lines.
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Trivia
Written by renowned modern Tamil poet Mu. Metha, the song uses rich classical metaphors like 'Sudhiyum Layamum' (pitch and rhythm) to symbolize emotional and spiritual harmony in marriage.
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