- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Magarasi Vazhga
- Movie release year
- 1976
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Oct 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this classic song from Magarasi Vazhga (1976), composed by M. S. Viswanathan and rendered by Vani Jairam, the singer expresses her boundless passion for the art of music. Addressing her audience directly, she questions what drives their devotion while declaring her own total surrender to divine sound and melody. She reflects on her humble beginnings as a hidden gem whose full potential was obscured, but acknowledges that time and courage have finally opened doors for her talent to shine.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Aasai padam eduththathu nenjil idam pidiththathu”
Desire is metaphorically compared to a cobra raising its hood ('padam eduthathhu'), signifying rising ambition and intensity.
Proverbial Metaphor (Kudathil Vilakku)
“Kudaththil vilakkaga nindraal”
Uses the traditional Tamil proverb 'kudathil itta vilakku' (a lamp hidden inside a pot) to depict talent and beauty concealed from the world.
Edugai & Monai (Rhyme & Alliteration)
“Nyaanam migunthirunthathu / Naanam marainthirunthathu”
Phrasal rhyme and wordplay between 'Nyaanam' (wisdom) and 'Naanam' (shyness), highlighting contrast between intellectual maturity and innocence.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mannil undaana maanikka padhumai”
Describes the female subject as a 'maanikka padhumai' (ruby idol), depicting innate value despite modest origins.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this song serves as a performance showcase for Vani Jairam. The line 'Jaadhiyillai oru madhamum illai' reflects Kannadasan's recurring theme of music transcending socio-religious barriers.
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