- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- K. Vijaya Baskar
- Movie name
- Per Solla Oru Pillai
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Feb 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from Per Solla Oru Pillai (1978) is a soulful and philosophical romantic track penned by Kannadasan. It reflects on destiny, human maturity, conjugal love, and marital bliss. The song begins by observing that wisdom (symbolized by Kalaimagal/Saraswati) and wealth (symbolized by Thirumagal/Lakshmi) are divine gifts preordained by fate. As physical age advances, emotional maturity leads to giving love and receiving inner peace. Through serene nature imagery—rustling clothes, flowing streams, chirping birds, and cascading waterfalls—the lyricist captures the sensory delight of intimacy. Kannadasan weaves classical Tamil metaphors, comparing nighttime romance to 'Aganaanooru' (classical Sangam love literature) and a river of honey. In the darkness of deep union, external light becomes redundant, celebrating the physical and spiritual oneness of wedded life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (Irattai Kilavi)
“Kalakalavenum melaadai salasslavenum neerodai”
The words 'Kalakalavenum' and 'Salasslavenum' imitate natural sound effects—the rustle of silk and the soft flow of a water stream.
Second-Letter Rhyme (Edukku / Ethirai)
“Kalaimagal uravum thirumagal varavum”
The second letters 'lai' in Kalaimagal and 'ri'/'lai' across lines rhyme symmetrically, creating rhythmic harmony typical of classical Tamil verse.
Metaphor & Classical Allusion
“Iravinil oru thaenaaru uravinil aganaanooru”
'Thaenaaru' (river of honey) metaphorically represents sweet intimacy, while 'Aganaanooru' references classical Sangam literature dedicated to love affairs.
Rhetorical Question
“Kalakkum iruttil vilakku edharkku”
The singer asks why a lamp is needed when two lovers blend into darkness, emphasizing deep emotional and physical union.
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Trivia
Per Solla Oru Pillai (1978) features music composed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar, a legendary composer primarily acclaimed in Kannada cinema who delivered selectively iconic soundtracks in Tamil. Kannadasan's lyrical reference to 'Aganaanooru' in this song stands out as a classic example of integrating ancient Sangam literary terminology into popular film music.
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