- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- G. K. Venkatesh
- Movie name
- Magale Un Samathu
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Mar 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song framed as a bedtime fable uses vivid imagery from nature to depict a romantic love story. The narrator asks if she should share a tale often whispered by birds across vibrant flower gardens. The story centers on a lonely parrot waiting on a tree branch for her mate, who eventually arrives with reassurances and brings a wedding garland, turning their union into a grand celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vaaraai en annamae manamedai vanname”
The lover addresses his beloved using romantic metaphors such as 'annamae' (swan), 'killai' (parrot), 'kanmani' (apple of my eye), and 'ponmani' (precious jewel).
Adukku Thodar (Reduplication)
“Vanna vanna solai engum”
The word 'vanna' is repeated consecutively as 'vanna vanna' to emphasize the rich, multi-colored beauty of the garden.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kannae en kanmani kalangadhae ponmani”
The second consonant sound 'nn' rhymes across consecutive lines ('Kannae' / 'Nanae').
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Ponnaana neram endru”
Repetition of initial phonetic sounds like 'P' ('Ponnaana' and 'Pudhu') creates a rhythmic melodic effect.
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Trivia
Magale Un Samathu (1964) featured music composed by G. K. Venkatesh, a veteran music director who famously hired Ilaiyaraaja as an assistant during his early career. The lyrical mastery of Kannadasan elevates this simple bird allegory into an enduring romantic classic.
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