- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singer
- P. B. Sreenivas
- Music director
- Lakshmikanth Piyarilal
- Movie name
- Maayamani
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Jun 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic composition from the 1964 film 'Maayamani' is a poetic celebration of feminine beauty, grace, and artistic devotion. The protagonist praises his beloved as 'Kalaa Mangai' (the maiden embodiment of fine arts), comparing her beauty to divine light, lotus petals, and Goddess Saraswati herself. Her sweet words surpass honey in sweetness, and a mere glance from her eyes feels like a love arrow capable of conquering the world. In the latter half, the song delves into spiritual artistic union, describing how the muse transforms into a radiant light of creative inspiration that fills the heart. Through dance and music, both lovers merge with art and bow in divine homage, celebrating artistic creation as a sacred, transcendental experience.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile / Metaphor)
“Kulir neerin meengal vizhiyaa”
Compares the maiden's eyes to fish in cool water ('Kulir neerin meengal vizhiyaa') and her lips to lily/lotus petals ('Kumuthathin idhazh un idhazho').
Uruvagaim (Metaphor)
“Poovil amarndha vaani”
Directly equates the woman to 'Vaani' (Goddess Saraswati seated on a flower) and a queen of dance.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Kann ambu ondrinaalae / Mann ulagai vella nindraai nee”
Exaggerates her charm by stating that a single glance ('kann ambu') can conquer the entire world ('mann ulagai vella nindraai').
Emona / Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)
“Paadi padham panindhaai”
Usage of matching sounds across consecutive words such as 'Paadi padham panindhaai' creating rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
'Maayamani' (1964) is notable for having music composed by the celebrated Bollywood composer duo Lakshmikant-Pyarelal, marking one of their rare forays into Tamil cinema, with veteran playback singer P. B. Sreenivas delivering a soulful rendition written by lyricist Kuyilan.
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