- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singers
- P. Susheela, A. M. Raja
- Music director
- Master Venu
- Movie name
- Sabash Ramu
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Oct 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kalai Ezhil Veesiyae' from the 1959 film Sabash Ramu is a melodious romantic duet sung by P. Susheela and A. M. Raja. Set against a serene evening in a vibrant garden where cuckoos sing and cool breezes blow, the lovers express their budding feelings for each other. The heroine admires her beloved's artistic charm and subtle glances, while the hero shares how his heart blossoms with joy in her presence. As the song progresses, the lovers share assurances of love and commitment. Nature's pleasant atmosphere echoes their emotional harmony, transforming their mutual affection into a deep, unshakable bond of companionship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyming Endings)
“Kalai ezhil veesiyae / Kann jadai purikindrathae”
The usage of prolonged '-ae' vowel endings creates a soft, poetic musical cadence across line endings.
Nature Imagery
“Ezhiloorum solai yegaandha maalai / Chillena thendral mellena veesi”
Evokes vivid sensory imagery of a peaceful evening in a garden filled with singing cuckoos and gentle breezes to mirror romantic bliss.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Ninaikkum podhae inikkum thaenae”
Compares the beloved or the thought of love to sweet honey ('inikkum thaenae') that brings joy even upon reflection.
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Trivia
Sabash Ramu (1959) is the Tamil adaptation of the Telugu hit film Sabhash Ramudu (1959), both starring N. T. Rama Rao. The score was composed by Master Venu, who seamlessly recreated his Telugu tunes for the Tamil soundtrack, resulting in timeless classical duet hits featuring A. M. Raja and P. Susheela.
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