- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Devan Ekambaram, Bombay Jayashree
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- James Pandu
- Movie release year
- 2000
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jul 2021
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This song from the film 'James Pandu' captures a playful and romantic confrontation between the lovers. The hero attempts to pacify his beloved's anger, reminding her that visual appearances can be deceptive and that her rage is unjustified. He showers her with poetic compliments while pleading with her not to leave him in distress.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile and Metaphor (Uwamai / Uruwagam)
“Kannenna minsaaramaa / Un kannam sevvaanamaa”
Compares her eyes to electricity ('minsaaramaa') and her cheeks to the evening sky ('sevvaanamaa') to highlight her beauty.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Kuttraalam vetkappadum”
Exaggerates her grace and impact by stating that even the famed Courtallam waterfalls would feel embarrassed before her.
Rhyme / End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Kannenna minsaaramaa / Un kannam sevvaanamaa / Minnalthaan pagal veshamaa”
Repeating '-amaa' endings at the end of consecutive lines creates a melodic and rhythmic cadence.
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