- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Annakili Sonna Kathai
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet from the film 'Annakili Sonna Kathai' depicts two longing lovers expressing their profound love and eternal search for each other. The song begins with a yearning call across lifetimes, describing how their gaze constantly searches for one another until they finally reunite. The lyricist uses rich natural imagery like dew-kissed flowers, full moons, and the mist of Ooty to convey the depth of their affection. As they come together, they celebrate their emotional and physical union, declaring that their hearts belong to each other forever as the doors of youth open up in the quiet night.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagandhal)
“Pani malarae muzhu nilavae”
The beloved is directly compared to a dew-covered flower ('Pani malarae') and a full moon ('muzhu nilavae') to highlight her beauty and purity.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Paarvai unnai thedugindrathae / Paadhai engum podugindrathae”
Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound creates musicality across the lines ('Paarvai', 'Paadhai').
Simile (Upamai)
“Urugam paniyai polae”
The melting of the heart in love is directly compared using 'polae' (like) to snow melting on the mountains.
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Trivia
'Annakili Sonna Kathai' (1989) features lyrics written by the celebrated Tamil poet Mu. Metha. The song relies heavily on classical Tamil poetic conventions (like comparing lovers across three lifetimes, 'Moonu jenmamae') set against scenic hill station imagery.
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