- Lyricist
- M. K. Aathmanathan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Chorus
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Alli
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 3 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful welcoming song celebrates the arrival of a newly wedded groom. The singer addresses the groom, asking him if he has arrived to enjoy his honeymoon and relax his mind, while encouraging him to treat his new bride with maturity and affection. The song highlights the joyful atmosphere created by the performance, which aims to delight both the groom and his new wife, bringing happiness to everyone present.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Neelamayil aaduvadhu ungalukaaga / Ungal naeril vandhu nal varavu solvadharkaaga”
The repetition of the suffix 'kaaga' at the end of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic end-rhyme structure.
Metaphor
“Neelamayil aaduvadhu ungalukaaga”
The performer compares her welcome dance to that of a blue peacock ('neelamayil') dancing in joy.
Monai (Initial Assonance/Alliteration)
“Kanni pennai kai pidithu / Kaadhalithu manam mudithu”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'K' in adjacent lines.
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Trivia
The 1964 Tamil movie 'Alli' featured soundtrack lyrics written by M. K. Aathmanathan, a well-known Tamil poet and playwright who penned several popular songs during the Golden Era of Tamil cinema.
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