- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- En Selvame
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Kaalam Neram Kaninthu Varum' from 'En Selvame' (1985) is a romantic duet expressing the sweet anticipation of love and union between two lovers. The lyrics reflect the mood of romantic longing where the couple eagerly awaits the right time for their love to mature into marriage. They describe how unspoken emotions pass between their eyes and how patience ultimately brings the sweet fruit of togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvagam)
“Kadhal thaenaagum”
Compares love directly to honey ('Kadhal thaenaagum'), emphasizing its sweetness once ripe.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Palingu pondra godhai”
Compares the maiden's radiance and purity to a crystal using the explicit comparison word 'pondra'.
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Pesi pesi enna laabam”
Repetition of words like 'Paarththu paarththu', 'Pesi pesi', 'Enni enni', and 'Thottu thottu' enhances the rhythmic and emotional intensity.
Imagery (Kaatchi Uvamai)
“Paniyil aadum pookkal konda”
Evokes vivid visual imagery of dew-laden flowers swaying gently to describe youthful beauty.
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Trivia
Written by Panchu Arunachalam, 'En Selvame' (1985) features classic 1980s Tamil cinema lyricism emphasizing destiny, timing, and romantic longing through nature-inspired imagery.
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