- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Paattukku Oru Thalaivan
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses a profound love for melody and the transcendent power of music. The protagonist describes being completely entranced and mesmerized by the sweet sound of the flute, surrendering entirely to its charm. The lyrics highlight the universal reach of music, suggesting that its magic is strong enough to move immovable mountains and bring the entire cosmos under its soothing spell.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Asaiyaadha malai kooda asainthaadumae”
Exaggerating that even immovable mountains dance to music to emphasize its incredible power.
Metaphor / Imagery
“Inidhaana kuzhaloosai thanil moozhginen”
Describing the feeling of immersion in melody as physically drowning or sinking into the sound of the flute.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Asaiyaadha malai kooda asainthaadumae / Agilamae isaiyaalae vasamaagumae”
Repetition of the initial 'A' sound in 'Asaiyaadha' and 'Agilamae'.
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Trivia
'Paattukku Oru Thalaivan' (1989) is a Vijayakanth-starrer directed by lyricist Gangai Amaran, featuring a iconic musical score composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja.
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