- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Chorus
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Pattikkaattu Raja
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Konjum Kili Vanthathu from the 1975 Tamil film Pattikkaattu Raja is a seductive and alluring song where the female protagonist celebrates her beauty, charm, and untouchable allure. She compares herself to a soft parrot, fresh honey, and the celestial nymph Urvashi, boasting that her glance can captivate anyone. However, she also warns her admirer that despite her soft exterior, she remains as dangerous and untamed as fire if approached without care. Throughout the track, lyricist Vaali uses playful metaphors of temptation and innocence to depict a bold maiden who teases her pursuers. She emphasizes her purity and exclusivity, stating that no one has ever possessed her, while enticingly drawing her lover closer into her realm of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Nerunginaal neruppu naan”
The singer compares herself directly to fire to convey danger and passion.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Kaadhal saamraajya rani”
The singer addresses herself as the ruling queen of the realm of love.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Thodaadhadhu / Tharaadhadhu”
Use of matching end sounds (-adhadhu) creating a rhythmic and catchy structure.
Imagery / Metaphor
“Konjum kili vandhadhu”
Compares a woman's sweet voice and presence to a cooing parrot.
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Trivia
Pattikkaattu Raja (1975) features music composed by K. V. Mahadevan and stars Sivakumar, Jaishankar, and Jayasudha. The song 'Konjum Kili Vanthathu' is a prominent dance number sung by P. Susheela or L. R. Eswari, capturing the vibrant 1970s club-dance music style of Tamil cinema.
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