- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- R. Govarthanam
- Movie name
- Porsilai
- Movie release year
- 1969
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Sept 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This alluring romantic song from Porsilai (1969) captures the passionate expression of love and desire. Through lush poetic imagery involving golden marquees, wine, lotus blossoms, and honey-soaked fruits, the protagonist invites her beloved into an intimate world of joy, romance, and shared pleasure during the night. Lyricist Kannadasan crafts an evocative mood filled with sensory metaphors, seamlessly complemented by L. R. Eswari's seductive rendition and R. Govarthanam's vibrant musical arrangement.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Thaenidai ooriya maadhulai poal idhai alli edu”
Compares sweetness and intimacy to a pomegranate soaked in honey ('Thaenidai ooriya maadhulai poal').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaadhalin oviyam paavaiyin maeniyil minnividu”
Metaphorically represents the heroine's body as a canvas reflecting the painting of love ('Kaadhalin oviyam').
Rhyme / Anaaphora (Iraiyaipukal)
“Kannai kondu vaa madhu kinnam kondu vaa”
Repetition of the phrase 'kondu vaa' at rhythmic intervals creates an inviting cadence.
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Katti thangam mutthu pandhal jollikkindradhu / Kannam renndum muttham sindha thudikkindradhu”
Matching second letters in 'Katti' and 'Kannam' establishes traditional Tamil poetic structure.
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Trivia
Porsilai (1969) featured music composed by R. Govarthanam, who was a prominent accordionist and assistant to major music directors in Tamil cinema before composing independently. Singer L. R. Eswari was highly celebrated for her distinct voice in club and romantic numbers like this during the late 1960s.
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