- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Panama Pasama
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Dec 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
"Maariyadhu Nenjam" from the 1968 movie Panama Pasama is a romantic track expressing the sweet awakening of love in a maiden's heart. Sung by P. Susheela with lyrics by Kannadasan, the heroine ponders the sudden change in her emotional state caused by her beloved. Memories of his face, eyes, and voice swell like river waves in her mind, creating a blend of longing and bliss. The lyrics depict the internal interplay between burgeoning love and demure hesitation as she reflects on his lingering presence in her mind and heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Naetru paartha mugam / Naetru paartha vizhi / Naetru kaettu mozhiyaavum”
The repetition of 'Naetru' at the beginning of consecutive lines emphasizes how vividly yesterday's memories persist.
Simile (Upamai)
“Kaatrilaadi varum aattru vellamena”
Compares the rush of romantic memories to a river flood swaying in the wind.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaaviyathai mana oviyathil avan thoovi vaitha vidhamenna”
Metaphorically describes the heart as a canvas/painting and the lover's affection as epic poetry sprinkled across it.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai & Ethirukai)
“Aadai thandhu thamizhvaadai thandhu”
The matching rhythmic sounds in 'Aadai' and 'thamizhvaadai' create poetic harmony.
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Trivia
Panama Pasama (1968) was directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and starred Gemini Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi. The music score composed by K. V. Mahadevan became famous for its classical-infused melodies, with P. Susheela's rendition of 'Maariyadhu Nenjam' remaining a classic hit of 1960s Tamil cinema.
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