- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- P. Susheela, K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Puthiya Adimaigal
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Aug 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Magizham Poovae is a melodious romantic duet from the 1981 film Puthiya Adimaigal, composed by Ilaiyaraaja and penned by poet Muthulingam. The song portrays two lovers expressing their intense yearning, passion, and affection for each other. Metaphorically comparing the beloved to the fragrant Magizham blossom and a golden queen, the lyrics depict the joy of crossing personal boundaries and desiring a blissful life together in their own private heaven.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Ponnai polae un maeni”
Compares the lover's golden complexion to pure gold using the explicit comparative word 'polae'.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Thendralai pol en udalai”
Compares the gentle touch to a soft southern breeze.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Magizham poovae unnai paarththaen / naanum vaasa rojavae”
Directly addresses the lover as a Magizham flower and a fragrant rose, highlighting sweetness and beauty.
Moonaiz (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Magizham poovae... Mayangi ponaen”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Ma' across the line creating poetic rhythm.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Ponnai polae un maeni / Poovai neeyae en rani”
Matching second consonant 'nn' in consecutive lines (Ponnai / Poovai).
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, 'Magizham Poovae' features a blend of classical Tamil metaphors written by Muthulingam, a renowned lyricist who served as a court poet of Tamil Nadu. The song showcases the vocal harmony between K. J. Yesudas and P. Susheela.
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