- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- T. Pugazhenthi
- Movie name
- Selviyin Selvan
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet captures a playful and tender dialogue between two lovers expressing their affection, shyness, and overwhelming passion. The heroine describes her internal struggle between modesty and longing—how her modesty keeps her rooted even as her heart longs to step forward, blooming like a bud at his gentle touch. The hero affectionately responds, teasing her shy gestures and urging her to openly confess her love rather than holding back her emotions. The chorus emphasizes a playful intimate dynamic where love is shared cheek to cheek until one teasingly begs the other that it is enough. Through evocative imagery of overflowing dams and blooming buds, lyricist Vaali paints a vivid picture of youthful romance and affectionate surrender.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Konja vaa konjam naeram”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ko' across words creating rhythmic harmony.
Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kannathodu kannam vaithu”
The second consonant sound 'nn' rhymes across consecutive words.
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Podhum podhum podhum endru”
Tripling of 'Podhum' (enough) to emphasize the playful begging of the lover.
Uruvagamm (Metaphor)
“Anai kadanthu ponadhenna Aasai vellamae”
Desire is metaphorically compared to a flood overflowing a dam ('Aasai vellam').
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Trivia
Selviyin Selvan (1968) is a classic Tamil film featuring lyrics penned by the acclaimed poet Vaali, whose evocative romantic imagery helped define the era's lighthearted and melodious cinema music style.
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