- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- R. Balasaraswathi Devi
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Asai Anna Arumai Thambi
- Movie release year
- 1955
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Sept 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song uses the metaphor of a pure, untouched jasmine flower (kai padaatha mullaippoo) swaying gracefully in the breeze to symbolize youth, innocence, and captivating beauty. The flower is personified as marveling at the magical transformations of time and playfully challenging anyone not to be mesmerized by its divine appearance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Enni enni sirikkuthu”
The flower is given human traits, such as laughing at time's tricks and speaking about its own beauty.
Metaphor
“Angamellaam thangam”
Comparing the body/petals of the flower to glowing gold (Angamellaam thangam).
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Enni enni sirikkuthu”
Repeated words used to emphasize continuous action and emotion.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Mangai manam kollai kollum”
Matching initial consonants in consecutive lines (e.g., Mangai / Malaraam).
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Trivia
A. Maruthakasi's lyricism in 1950s Tamil cinema frequently used simple, sweet nature imagery—like jasmine flowers and breezes—to convey deep human emotions and romantic longing.
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