- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- D. Srinivas
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Jamboo
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic duet captures a playful and passionate exchange between two lovers in a rural setting. The female protagonist expresses her thrill and fluttering heart whenever her partner touches her or steals a glance, comparing her youthful romance to vibrant elements of nature like blooming flowers, lush cornfields, and young trees. The male protagonist responds with affection, admiring her beauty and charming gestures.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia / Rhythm Words (Erattai Kilavi)
“Machchaan thottaa masaa masaa / En manasukkullae nadakkuthu kasaa kasaa”
The words 'masaa masaa' and 'kasaa kasaa' express the rhythmic sensory feelings of nervousness, butterflies in the stomach, and emotional flutter.
Simile (Upamai)
“Ponnu sirichchaa pooppolae”
Compares the girl's smile to the gentle opening of a flower ('pooppolae').
Oxymoron / Paradox
“Adhu osaiyillaatha saththangal”
Describes kisses as 'osaiyillaatha saththangal' (soundless sounds), contrasting silence with noise to convey intense silent emotion.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En marutha marikkozhunthu / Hae……malliyappoo chinnarumpu”
Metaphorically addresses the beloved as 'marikkozhunthu' (sweet marjoram) and 'malliyappoo chinnarumpu' (tender jasmine bud) to highlight freshness and beauty.
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Trivia
'Jamboo' (1980) features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by the legendary poet Kannadasan. The track employs rustic Tamil metaphors rooted in village nature, showcasing Kannadasan's versatility in writing lighthearted folk romance songs.
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