- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singers
- P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Annaiyin Aanai
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a romantic dream-sequence duet from the 1958 film 'Annaiyin Aanai'. The lovers express their desire to transcend into a magical realm of fantasy where they can unite in blissful joy. They address each other using fond terms of endearment—likening one another to sweet fruit, a gentle deer, and musical notes. The lyrics capture the soothing nature of love, where a mind tossed by turbulent waves finds tranquility only in the presence of the beloved. They sing under the enchanting moonlight, declaring that an epic romance will immortalize their union. Ultimately, the song emphasizes that life is meaningless and unsustainable without love, affirming that the beloved is the very essence of life itself.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Theenganiyae unnaasai polae naam”
Comparing the beloved directly to a sweet fruit ('Theenganiyae') and equating her speech directly to music ('Un mozhiyae sangeetham thaanae').
Imagery & Visual Metaphor
“Alai modhum ullam nilai kaana”
Describing the restless mind using the imagery of crashing ocean waves ('Alai modhum ullam').
Eybhu (Internal Rhyming)
“Kaadhal illaadhu vaazhvae nillaadhu”
Assonance and internal rhyme between 'illaadhu' and 'nillaadhu' creating rhythm.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kanavin maayaa logathilae”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'K' in 'Kanavin' and 'Kalandhae'.
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Trivia
The film 'Annaiyin Aanai' (1958) starred Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, and Anjali Devi in lead roles. The film's musical score was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, with lyrics written by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam. Songs from this era frequently featured rich, literary Tamil metaphors woven into classic romantic dream sequences.
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