- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- Rajeswara Rao
- Movie name
- Missiamma
- Movie release year
- 1955
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Mar 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses a deep sense of poetic wonder and romantic mystique. The protagonist addresses the bright full moon, hailing it as a majestic cool king ('Than madhi raajaa'). She speaks of the illusions of life and love, marveling at how the moonlight secretly bathes everything in artistic radiance while remaining distant and unseen. As the moonlight caresses her eyes, her heart melts with tenderness. She experiences a profound sensation that someone nearby is calling out to her for love, leaving her in a state of enchanting bewilderment and romantic yearning.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Than madhi raajaa vennilaa raajaa”
The moon is metaphorically addressed as 'Than madhi raajaa' (cool-minded king) and 'kalayin jothiyae' (light of art).
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kannil kalikkamidum kadhiralaiyaalae”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ka' across lines for rhythmic melody ('Kannil' / 'Karaindhida').
Personification
“Anbaiyae kori aruginil yaaro / Azhaippadhu polae naan unarndhenae”
The moon and its soothing presence are personified as a person standing nearby and softly calling out for affection.
Anaphora / Refrain
“Maayamae naanariyen”
The opening line 'Maayamae naanariyen' serves as a repeating refrain reinforcing the central theme of mystique.
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Trivia
Missiamma (1955) is a landmark bilingual romantic comedy film produced by Vijaya Vauhini Studios. The Tamil soundtrack was composed by the iconic S. Rajeswara Rao, with memorable lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. This iconic song was rendered by legendary playback singer P. Leela.
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