- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Sampath Selvam
- Movie name
- Thulasi (1987 Film)
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kanavu Kanijirukku Raasaa is a sensual romantic folk-style song from the 1987 Tamil movie Thulasi, penned by Vairamuthu. The heroine playfully expresses her deep romantic desires to her lover, whom she affectionately addresses as 'raasaa' (king). Referring to herself metaphorically as a blooming 'rosaa' (rose), she urges him not to waste time checking horoscopes, consulting almanacs, or waiting for elder approvals.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Kaaththu kedakkuthunga rosaa…..”
The heroine refers to herself as a blooming 'rosaa' (rose) waiting for her lover to pluck/embrace her.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kanavu kanijirukku raasaa”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound across words in the same line.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Aalaana poovukku naanam undu / Maaraappu saelaikkum maanam undu”
The second letter 'raa' / 'naa' aligns with rhyming endings like 'naanam undu', 'maanam undu', creating rhythmic flow.
Rhetorical Question
“Per raasi paarkanumaa / Perusugala ketkanumaa / Panjaangam padikkanumaa”
Using questions to express impatience and dismiss unnecessary traditional formalities.
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Trivia
The lyricist Vairamuthu uses traditional Tamil cultural motifs—such as Kandangi sarees, horoscopes (Panjaangam), and wedding garlands—to set a deeply expressive, romantic mood typical of 1980s rural Tamil cinema.
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