- Lyricist
- Villiputhan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- C. N. Pandurangan
- Movie name
- Boologa Rambai – 1958
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Jul 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this classic composition from Boologa Rambai (1958), the protagonist compares herself to a veena—the musical instrument of life—and her beloved to the sweet sound of music. The lyrics express how the union of instrument and sound yields harmony and spiritual wisdom in life. Amidst longing, love, and sadness, the song eloquently weaves references to classical Carnatic ragas like Sahana and Kalyani to represent changing emotional landscapes.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Jeeva gaana veenai naan”
The singer metaphorically describes herself as a veena (instrument) playing the song of life.
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Thaen suvai nadham neer”
The beloved is equated directly to honey-sweet musical sound.
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Anbenum vaanilae inbam kaanavae”
Love is conceptualized as an expansive sky in which true happiness is discovered.
Raga Mention / Cultural Allusion
“Idhuvelai sahana raaga geetham yeno”
References Sahana and Kalyani ragas to evoke emotional nuances of longing and sweet grace.
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Trivia
Boologa Rambai (1958) was a popular Tamil fantasy film starring Gemini Ganesan and Anjali Devi, directed by D. Yoganand. The music for this track was composed by C. N. Pandurangan and rendered with classical precision by legendary singer P. Susheela.
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