- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985 Film)
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kungumaththu Maeni is a seductive and passionate romantic track from the 1985 Tamil action-thriller Naan Sigappu Manithan. The song portrays intense longing and romantic allure, as the female protagonist entices her lover to surrender to the intoxicating power of youth, passion, and love without worrying about time or consequences. Through sensual imagery comparing the heroine's complexion to saffron and her body to delicate flowers, the lyrics written by Gangai Amaran highlight the eternal nature of deep romantic connection once two hearts intertwine.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Kungumaththu maeni kollaiyida vaa nee”
Compares the skin tone and body warmth to vibrant, aromatic saffron (Kungumam).
Simile
“Idaiyil oru aadaipol aadu”
Compares the intimate movement to a garment wrapped around the waist.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Paruvamalar paai podu pasi urakkam thonaathu”
Repetition of the 'P' sound creates a smooth rhythmic flow.
Rhyme (Edhugai & Iyaibu)
“Thalaivan indri thaalaathu / Thanimaiyilum thoongaathu”
Rhyming sentence endings ('thaalaathu', 'thoongaathu') enhancing melodic symmetry.
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