- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Karathe Kamala
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Sept 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet uses rich classical literary metaphors to express the intimate physical and emotional union of two lovers. The lyrics draw parallels between romantic affection and the traditional sixty-four arts (Arupaththu Naangu Kalaigal) as well as temple sculptures that depict eternal love and beauty. Through imagery of heavy breathing, silent kisses, and blooming flowers, the lovers express their longing for closeness, describing how their hearts plead with one another in moments of affectionate bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Oru maeni yaekkam kondu / Maru maeni kaigal kondu”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound between lines, creating melodic balance ('ru' in Oru/Maru and 'tti' in Otti/Katti).
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Saththam indri muththam ondru nee sinthu / Innum konjam enthan pakkam nee vanthu”
Rhyming endings of adjacent lines ('sinthu' and 'vanthu').
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Male :Manmathan vidum / Female :Kanaigal”
Comparing the physical expressions of romantic love to arrows fired by Manmatha (the god of love) and referring to the beloved as a blooming flower.
Alliteration / Monai
“Srungaara leelai solli / Sirigindra sirpam angae”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('S' in Srungaara and Sirigindra) adding poetic cadence.
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Trivia
Written by poet Pulamaipithan and set to music by the duo Shankar-Ganesh, the song makes a poetic reference to the ancient Indian concept of the 64 arts (Arupathu Naangu Kalaigal), blending classical Tamil literary concepts with contemporary 1970s film music orchestration.
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