- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- P. Leela, N. L. Ganasaraswathi
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Rambaiyin Kaadhal
- Movie release year
- 1956
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song celebrates the irreplaceable role of fine arts, poetry, and music in bringing true, lasting happiness to human life. It asserts that life without artistic expression is incomplete and asks the beloved to voice the deepest desires of the heart through sweet speech. The song compares poetic meaning to sweet fruit and describes music as a captivating, eternal flood that touches the human soul.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Thanga silai maadhar”
Comparing women to golden statues ('Thanga silai maadhar') to emphasize grace and beauty.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Inba kaniyaaga vazhi seiyumae”
Comparing the wisdom of poetry to a sweet fruit ('Inba kani') that nourishes life.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Endrum isai vellamae”
Describing music as an unending flood ('Isai vellamae') that sweeps over the human spirit.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kanivaaga pesidum unnaal... Aasaiyai kooru kannaa”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound in 'Kanivaaga' and 'Kannaa'.
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Trivia
Rambaiyin Kaadhal (1956) was a fantasy comedy film starring P. Bhanumathi and K. A. Thangavelu, directed by R. R. Chandran. The music was composed by T. R. Pappa, featuring famous songs written by acclaimed lyricist A. Maruthakasi.
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