- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Raja Malaiya Simman
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and upbeat song from the 1959 movie Raja Malaiya Simman portrays a young woman exuberantly celebrating her beauty, charm, and captivating aura. She describes her sharp, piercing gaze using the metaphor of a pin that 'kills without killing', conveying how deeply her looks mesmerize her lover. She expresses immense confidence in her ability to dispel sorrow and bring joy through her presence, painting her maidenly charm as a glowing beacon of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Gundoosi kangal kuthudhu paaru”
Compares sharp, penetrating eyes to a pin ('Gundoosi') that pierces the observer.
Paradox / Oxymoron
“Kollaamal adhu aalai kolludhu paaru”
Expresses the idea of killing someone without taking their life ('Kollaamal... kolludhu'), signifying intense emotional or romantic intoxication.
Second-letter Rhyme (Edugai)
“Kandaalae odum thunbamae / Undaagum ennaal inbamae”
The second letter 'nd' matches across lines ('Kandaalae' and 'Undaagum').
Metaphor
“Sundhari naanae en mozhithaenae”
Compares the woman's sweet speech to honey ('mozhithaenae') and her form to a lamp of love ('kaadhalin deepam').
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Trivia
Raja Malaiya Simman (1959) was a swashbuckling adventure film produced simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu. Composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, this track showcases P. Susheela's early prowess in lively, flirtatious dance numbers.
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