- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Neengatha Ninaivu
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kann paarvai kavi paadum' is a classic romantic song from the 1963 Tamil movie Neengatha Ninaivu, composed by K. V. Mahadevan and penned by lyricist A. Maruthakasi. Sung by P. Susheela, the song expresses a woman's deep affection and romantic admiration for her partner. She describes how his gaze communicates poetic love, searching for her tenderly, and how their connection transcends mere words. She reflects on his playful nature, his sweet affection resembling fruit nectar and cool dew, and how he occupies her heart as an eternal, unforgettable presence and lifelong companion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaic Alliteration (Edugai)
“Kann paarvai kavi paadum”
Repetition of the second consonant sound 'n'/'nn' across words and lines in Tamil poetry (Kann paarvai / Kanivodu / Kannu).
Simile (Upamai)
“Pazharasam pol inimai tharum”
Comparing the sweetness of his presence and gaze to fruit juice ('Pazharasam pol') and cool dew ('Pani pondra').
Personification
“Kann paarvai kavi paadum”
Attributing the human capability of singing poetry to the glance of the eyes ('Kann paarvai kavi paadum').
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Trivia
'Neengatha Ninaivu' (1963) featured music by the legendary composer K. V. Mahadevan. Sung by P. Susheela, this song is celebrated for its lush melodic structure based on classical Indian ragas and remains a classic representation of early 1960s Tamil romantic cinema music.
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