- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Marupiravi
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Oct 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kannodu Paarkkum Mogam from the 1973 Tamil film Marupiravi is a deeply intimate romantic song composed by T. R. Pappa, written by Kannadasan, and sung by P. Susheela. The song captures a wife's intense longing for closeness and passion with her husband, expressing that the desire kindled by mere glances can only find true fulfillment in physical and emotional embrace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaal / Alliteration
“Kannodu paarkkum mogam / Kaiyodu saernthaal theerum”
Matching initial sounds in consecutive lines like Kannodu and Kaiyodu creating a rhythmic flow.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Poochchendu vanthaadumpothu / Sugam pon vandu modhaamal yaedhu”
Metaphorically comparing the woman to a swaying flower bouquet (Poochchendu) and the lover to a golden beetle (pon vandu).
Imagery
“Thazhuvungal orumurai kanal parakka / Nettri thadavungal adhiloru sugam pirakka”
Evocative sensory and tactile imagery describing sparks flying upon embrace and forehead caresses.
Nature Metaphor
“Nadhiyinil odangal mithappathenna / Angu nanalum thendralum kalappathaenna”
Using natural phenomena like boats on a river and wind mingling with reeds to illustrate natural human intimacy.
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Trivia
Marupiravi (1973) is a psychological film exploring themes of marital dynamics and intimacy starring Muthuraman and Manjula. Kannodu Paarkkum Mogam remains one of P. Susheela's most celebrated romantic solos, praised for conveying sensuality with subtle grace.
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