- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Parisu
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 30 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic duet celebrates marriage, marital bond, and lifelong commitment between newlyweds. The song highlights traditional imagery of auspiciousness such as vermilion (kumkum), lotus hands, jasmine fragrance, and temple bells that sanctify their union. The lovers express their devotion to each other, proclaiming that their hearts now belong together in joy and sorrow alike. No matter what trials or tribulations life brings, they promise to stand by each other unconditionally.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை/உருவகம்)
“Mugamo rojapoo / Karamo thamaraipoo”
Comparing the bride's face directly to a rose flower ('Mugamo rojapoo') and the giver's hand to a lotus ('Karamo thamaraipoo').
Monai / Alliteration (மோனை)
“Koondhal Karupu... Kungumam Sivapu”
Repetition of initial consonants like 'K' in Koondhal / Karupu / Kungumam.
Anaphora / Repetition (அடுக்குத் தொடர்)
“Sandhana medai / Medai / Malligai vaadai / Vaadai”
Rhythmic echoing of words such as 'Medai', 'Vaadai', 'Mangalam', and 'Thangam' to enhance musical cadence.
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Trivia
The film 'Parisu' (1963) starring M. G. Ramachandran and Savitri featured memorable lyrics penned by Kannadasan, who masterfully infused Tamil bridal and marital motifs into mainstream cinema music.
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