- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Petra Maganai Vitra Annai
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the deep anticipation, devotion, and longing of a woman waiting for her beloved partner. She visualizes his arrival as a source of ultimate peace and joy, comparing his presence to the full moon rising in a clear night sky, or a brilliant streak of lightning illuminating a dark rainy night.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai)
“Poorana chandiran varuvadhu polae”
Compares the arrival of her beloved to the appearance of the full moon in the sky, conveying radiance and peace.
Simile (Uwamai)
“Or nodi thondridum innalai polae”
Compares the sudden, dazzling sight of her lover to a flash of lightning on a rainy night.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Ponnaana naalidhilae”
Refers to a special, auspicious day as a 'golden day' (Ponnaana naal) to emphasize its sacredness.
Rhyme / Internal Assonance (Iyaibu / Ethirai)
“Ennaasai theeravae inbam neravae”
The line uses matching end-sounds 'theeravae' and 'neravae' to create a soothing rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
This song from the 1958 film 'Petra Maganai Vitra Annai' features lyrics by legendary poet A. Maruthakasi and was sung by the famed playback singer P. Leela, with music composed by the Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy duo.
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