- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Thikku Theriyatha Kaattil
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 31 May 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic duet from the 1972 movie 'Thikku Theriyatha Kaattil' conveys deep affection, loyalty, and the joys of domestic togetherness. The lover promises to fulfill all desires of his soulmate and accompany her through every phase of life, requesting only that she never forget him or turn away his love. He acknowledges that his happiness, dreams, and emotional softening are all gifts brought about by her presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvamai)
“Mani vizhi moodi kanavugal kodi”
'Mani vizhi' compares bright, precious eyes to sparkling gems, and 'Pani idhazh' compares delicate lips to cool dew drops.
Eybukai (End Rhyme)
“Kaanbathum unnaalae”
Use of matching ending suffixes '-naalae' ('unnaalae', 'innaalae', 'pennaalae') creates a rhythmic, melodic flow.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Kaalamellaam naan varuvaen”
Repeated line 'Kaalamellaam naan varuvaen' emphasizes eternal commitment across time.
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Trivia
The song is composed by the legendary M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali, performed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela. Its theme of unconditional romantic commitment and family reunion aligns with the central drama of the movie.
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