- Lyricist
- Gangai Kondan
- Singer
- Kousalya
- Music director
- Shyam
- Movie name
- Kanneeril Ezhuthathe
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This alluring song from the 1981 Tamil film 'Kanneeril Ezhuthathe' depicts a mood of romantic sensory intoxication and feminine charm. The heroine describes her internal passion as wine filling a cup, accompanied by rhythm, dance, and music that stir her heart. Expressing both bashfulness and desire, she warmly invites her lover to join her in an affectionate embrace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kinnaththil oorum thaeral / Kilukiluppil aadum maadhu”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Ki') in consecutive lines creating a melodic cadence.
Iyaibu (Internal Rhyme / Rhythm)
“Ponguthu thanguthu neliyuthu valiyuthu”
Consecutive rhythmic verbal participles ending in '-thu' ('Ponguthu thanguthu neliyuthu valiyuthu') creating a flowing dance-like tempo.
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagaththil)
“Kinnaththil oorum thaeral / Ennaththil yaerum bothai”
Comparing rising inner romantic desire to intoxicating sweet nectar/wine swelling in a cup.
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Trivia
Music director Shyam was highly acclaimed for his atmospheric and sensual compositions across Tamil and Malayalam cinema during the late 70s and 80s. 'Kanneeril Ezhuthathe' features lyrics by Gangai Kondan and a rare vocal rendition by singer Kousalya.
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