- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- Jikki, A. M. Rajah
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Illara Jothi
- Movie release year
- 1954
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic song from 'Illara Jothi' (1954) explores the transcendent and immaculate bond between lovers. It conveys that when love is pure and free of flaws, lovers perceive the world and nature in their ultimate beauty. The song emphasizes unity of mind, asserting that separation is tantamount to death, and celebrates love as the highest form of happiness available in this world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Ini endrum pirivillai”
The phrase 'Ini endrum pirivillai' is repeated consecutively to reinforce the vow of eternal togetherness.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration for emotional impact)
“Pirindhidil uyir illaiyae… kaadhalilae”
Stating that life itself ends if separation occurs highlights the depth of emotional dependency between the lovers.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Ninaivilae baedhamillai / Pirivendraal vaazhvum illai”
Rhyming endings in lines like 'baedhamillai' and 'vaazhvum illai' add musicality and rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
'Illara Jothi' (1954) featured music scored by G. Ramanathan, one of the iconic music directors of early Tamil cinema. Lyricist Kannadasan crafted the song during his formative years in Tamil cinema, establishing his signature style of expressing profound emotional truths in simple, beautiful Tamil.
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