- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Karathe Kamala
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Oct 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful cabaret dance track from the film Karathe Kamala (1978) expresses youthful desire, romantic allure, and the urgency of living in the moment. The singer entices her beloved, arguing that time flies quickly and that love is a fundamental human drive meant to be enjoyed at every stage of life. The song blends romantic persuasion with vibrant English loan words and catchy rhythm, characteristic of 1970s South Indian club songs performed by L. R. Eswari.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Aadhamai yaevaal anaikka kadhal piranthathae / Adhanaalo irandil irunthae ulagam valarnthathu”
The second consonant 'dha' (த) matches between 'Aadhamai' and 'Adhanaalo', creating traditional Tamil poetic rhythm.
Allusion
“Aadhamai yaevaal anaikka kadhal piranthathae”
Refers to the Biblical figures Adam and Eve to highlight the primal, original nature of love and human connection.
Metaphor
“Ilam mottu vayatho padhinaaru idhzh kanichaaru”
Compares youth to flowering creepers ('malarkodigal') and a sixteen-year-old lover to a tender flower bud ('ilam mottu').
Repetition / Refrain
“L a i l a laila l o v e love”
Repeated use of playful English spelling ('L-O-V-E love', 'K-I-S-S kiss') to establish a modern cabaret atmosphere.
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Trivia
'Karathe Kamala' (1978) was a female-centric action/martial arts film starring Jayamalini. Singer L.R. Eswari was the undisputed queen of club, cabaret, and glamorous song numbers in South Indian cinema during the 1960s and 1970s, with composer duo Shankar-Ganesh frequently utilizing her energetic vocal style.
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