- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- P. Leela, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Movie name
- Jagathalaprathaban – 1961 Film
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song captures a carefree and jubilant moment of young maidens enjoying a bath in a cool, natural water stream. They sing in harmony, celebrating the refreshing nature around them and the glowing beauty that the cool water imparts to their skin. Underneath their playful water games lies a sweet, yearning sense of romantic awakening, as the arrival of youth brings anticipation for love and thoughts of their future soulmate.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Thanga vanappu padindhae”
The term 'Thanga vanappu' (golden luster) metaphorically compares the natural radiance of youth and wet skin to pure gold.
Symbolism (Ullurai)
“Theengani kaniyumendro”
'Theengani kaniyumendro' (when the sweet fruit ripens) acts as a symbolic representation of a young woman coming of age and becoming ready for love.
Rhyme / Rhythm (Iyaibu)
“Jalamthanil aadugirom / Kannigal paadugirom”
Matching ending rhyming verbs 'aadugirom' and 'paadugirom' create a rhythmic, chorus-friendly cadence suitable for water-play.
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Trivia
Composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao, 'Jagathalaprathaban' features rich vocal interplay between legendary playback singers P. Leela and P. Susheela. Panchu Arunachalam, who later became one of Tamil cinema's most iconic producers and lyricists, crafted charming early lyrics for this vibrant aquatic group song.
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