- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Kannan En Kadhalan
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Kannan En Kadhalan' (1968) captures a deeply intimate and romantic dialogue between lovers. Using lush natural metaphors—such as raindrops producing pearls, dew blooming flowers, and vines bending under the weight of fruit—lyricist Vaali weaves a tapestry of romantic passion and sensual harmony. The lovers describe their physical and emotional union as a timeless connection that transcends eras. The lyrics subtly elevate intimacy into art, comparing kisses to a book read in the dark and unspoken love to a language naturally understood. Through poetic wordplay, the song conveys the sweet bashfulness, mutual devotion, and boundless joy of love blossoming in the quiet stillness of night.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Kangal irandum vidi vilakkaaga”
Compares the eyes directly to dawn lamps ('vidi vilakku') guiding the lovers.
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Mutham endra puthagathil ethanai pakkam”
Compares the act of kissing to a book ('puthagam') with infinite uncounted pages.
Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Mazhai thuli vizha vizha muthu vilaiyum”
Repeats 'vizha' (to fall) sequentially for rhythmic effect and emphasis on nature's continuous rhythm.
Rhyme / Parallel Structure (Etukai / Monai)
“Panit thuli vizha vizha mottu malarum”
Parallel sentence structures ending with 'vizha' across consecutive lines ('Mazhai thuli', 'Panit thuli', 'Thaen thuli').
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Trivia
'Kannan En Kadhalan' (1968) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa, directed by P. Neelakantan. The film features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics written by Vaali, and vocal performances primarily by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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