- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Movie name
- Iru Sagodharigal
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Jul 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a romantic yet reflective expression of deep affection and passion. The protagonist calls upon her beloved, describing him as an eternal light and her prized treasure. Her heart overflows with a longing desire to be united in a divine, blissful life filled with harmony and sweet expressions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Vaanavil polavae vaalipam maarumae”
Compares fleeting youth to a rainbow that quickly appears and disappears.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Joraana roopamae maaratha deepamae”
Use of matching end syllables ('roopamae', 'deepamae', 'dhaapamae', 'anuraagamae') to create rhythmic harmony.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thaen mozhiyaalae maan vizhiyaalae”
Uses 'honeyed speech' (Thaen mozhi) and 'deer-like eyes' (Maan vizhi) as metaphorical imagery of sweetness and innocence.
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Trivia
Iru Sagodharigal (1957) featured music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao with lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. The song highlights P. Susheela's classic vocal precision during the golden era of Tamil film music.
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