- Lyricist
- Bharathidasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhanthai
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic verse by the celebrated Tamil poet Bharathidasan describes perceiving beauty and the beloved in every element of nature. The speaker witnesses her omnipresence everywhere—from the warmth of the early morning sun and the vast ocean to the tranquil grove, vibrant flowers, and fresh leaves. Every touch and glance reinforces this divine and romantic vision of beauty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Visual Imagery
“Kadar parappil oli punalil kandaen…”
Creates a striking visual picture of sunlight cascading over the expansive sea surface.
Personification
“Kaalai ilam parithiyilae… Avalai kandaen…”
Personifies the morning light and natural elements as a beloved woman ('Avalai').
Repetition (Anaphora)
“Thotta idamellaam / Kannil thattu pattaal…”
Repeats key lines to emphasize the inescapable, ubiquitous presence of the vision everywhere the speaker looks or touches.
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Trivia
These lines are from a celebrated poem written by the revolutionary Tamil poet Kanagasabai Subburathinam, famously known as Bharathidasan. His works often personified nature and Tamil culture with deep romanticism and poetic imagery.
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