- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Anbu Chinnam
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Feb 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the intense romantic longing and passion between two lovers. Utilizing classical Tamil poetry tropes—such as comparing the beloved to a temple dove, a tender blossom, and a climbing vine—lyricist Vaali paints a sensory portrait of affection. The lyrics capture the overwhelming feelings of yearning, physical closeness, and the beauty of love expressed through silent glances and gentle touches.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Kathudhu kathudhu koyil puraa”
Words like 'Kathudhu kathudhu', 'Kannula kannula', and 'Innum innum' are repeated consecutively to evoke a rhythmic, musical quality and emphasize emotional depth.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kodi thaan idhu”
The lover or heart is metaphorically represented as a 'Koyil Puraa' (temple dove) and 'Kodi' (a vine creeper), symbolizing gentleness, purity, and affection.
Personification (Tharkurippetradhanivani)
“Kan kaadhal thamizh pesum”
Attributing the human capability of speaking the Tamil language of love directly to eyes ('Kan kaadhal thamizh pesum').
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Trivia
Written by the legendary Tamil poet Vaali, the song features a blending of classical Tamil metaphors (like flowers, beetles, and vines) with contemporary English phrases like 'I love you', reflecting the late 1980s Tamil cinema music trend of mixing modern pop elements into traditional melodies.
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