- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Iravum Pagalum
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This classic romantic duet from 'Iravum Pagalum' (1965) uses nature metaphors to express playful flirtation between two lovers. The heroine starts with a teasing riddle, describing a lover who kissed her in the morning, only to reveal that the lover was the warm morning sun (Kadhiravan). The hero playfully responds with his own riddle about a maiden who embraced him in the evening, revealing her to be the soothing southern breeze (Thendral).
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification & Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Kaalai neram oruvan vandhaan ... Mmm kadhiravan”
The morning sun (Kadhiravan) and the evening breeze (Thendral) are personified as romantic partners who hug, kiss, and embrace the lovers.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kodiyai valaikkava kaniyai parikkava / Madiyai niraikkava”
Rhyming of the second letter 'di' in consecutive phrases: Kodiyai / Kaniyai / Madiyai.
Anaaphora / Repetition (Ettugai)
“Maalai neram oruthi vandhaal / Maiyal koduthaal kaiyil anaithaal”
Repetition of opening phrases across verses to establish rhythm and playful banter.
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Trivia
'Iravum Pagalum' (1965) marked the silver screen debut of actor Jaishankar, who later became legendary in Tamil cinema as the 'South Indian James Bond'. The music was scored by T. R. Pappa, featuring lyrics written by Aalangudi Somu.
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