- Lyricist
- M. G. Vallaban
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thai Pongal
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Aug 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kan Malargalil Azhapithazh' is a romantic duet from the 1980 Tamil movie 'Thai Pongal', composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung by S. Janaki along with Ilaiyaraaja himself. The song captures the intimate and playful poetic dialogue between two lovers expressing their affection, yearning, and dreams for a shared future. The poetic lyrics by M.G. Vallaban compare the lover's eyes to invitations made of flowers and their lips to special editions of golden petals. The romantic tune reflects youthfulness, gentle teasing, and deep emotional resonance as they dream about future nights spent together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kan malargalil azhapithazh / Pon idhazhgalin sirappidhazh”
'Kan malargal' compares eyes to flowers and 'Pon idhazhgal' compares lips to golden petals without using explicit comparison words.
Emona / Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Thaampoola niram thaanae / Maampoovin ilam maeni”
Assonance and second-letter rhyming seen in 'Thaampoola' and 'Maampoovin'.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Kannil ennai vendru / Kannan ennuvatho”
First letter alliteration in 'Kan' and 'Kannan'.
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by M.G. Vallaban, this song is notable for featuring Ilaiyaraaja singing the male vocal lead alongside S. Janaki, creating a charming, conversational duet style popular in early 1980s Tamil cinema.
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