- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singers
- Shoba Chandrasekar, S. N. Surendar
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Aval Oru Pachai Kuzhandhai
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic track captures the tender intoxication of love and desire. The song describes how romantic thoughts blossom in the mind from dusk till dawn, inspiring poetic thoughts and a deep craving for intimacy. The lyrics weave vivid imagery of flowers, bees, and blissful touches, equating the sweet union of lovers to the legendary romance of Rathi and Manmatha, signaling the beautiful beginning of a joyful life together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Malar pola pen undu”
Compares the delicate and beautiful soft nature of a woman directly to a flower using the word 'pola'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Madi meedhu pon vandu”
Metaphorically addresses the lover/partner as a 'golden beetle' resting on a lap.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Malar pola pen undu / Madi meedhu pon vandu”
Repetition of the 'M' sound across words creates a smooth rhythmic flow (Malar, Madi, Manam, Madhu).
Mythological Allusion
“Radhi manmadhan kaaviyam”
References Rathi and Manmatha, the celestial Hindu deities of love and desire, to elevate the earthly romance to a divine epic level.
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Trivia
'Aval Oru Pachai Kuzhandhai' is a 1978 Tamil drama film starring Vijayakumar and Bhavani. The song is recognized for its poetic imagery evoking traditional Tamil metaphors of romantic devotion.
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