- Lyricist
- Ambikapathi
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Machanai Paartheengala
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a joyful romantic duet celebrating youthful love, beauty, and longing between two lovers. The male protagonist compares his beloved to delicate blossoms, playful myna birds, and a beautiful deer whose fiery yet sweet nature keeps him awake at night. The female protagonist responds with equal fervor, describing herself as his green parrot, finding warmth and delight in his shoulder and touch.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Azhagaana maan atharkaaga naan”
Compares the beloved's grace and nature to a deer ('Azhagaana maan') and a chilly breeze over a banana leaf ('Madal vaazhai mel kulir vaadai pol').
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Naan maachaanin pachai kili…”
Metaphorically addresses the woman as a mango flower ('Maampoovae') and a green parrot ('pachai kili').
Ethirpaaduthal (Oxymoron/Contrast)
“Ninaikayil inippaaga irukuraa…aahh… Nerungayil neruppaaga kothikiraa…”
Contrasts sweetness in thought with fire upon approaching ('Ninaikayil inippaaga... Nerungayil neruppaaga').
Monnai (Alliteration)
“Maampoovae siru mainaavae…”
Repetition of initial consonants like 'Ma' and 'Ma' across lines.
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Trivia
Composed by Chandrabose, 'Maampoovae Siru Mainaavae' from the 1978 Tamil film 'Machanai Paartheengala' is a classic duet rendered by K. J. Yesudas and P. Susheela.
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