- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kalyanaraman
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 31 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Malargalil Aadum from Kalyanaraman (1979) is a joyful, lighthearted track celebrating the innocence and novelty of youth, love, and friendship. Set amidst lush nature, the lyrics express how youth fills the heart with sweet memories and playful desires, likening the emotions to blooming flowers, humming beetles, and tender parrots communicating silently. The protagonist revels in the golden atmosphere where even the breeze seems to sing, welcoming joyful matrimony and celebratory thoughts.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Malargalil aadum / Manadhukkul odum”
The words 'aadum' and 'odum' at the end of alternating lines create a rhythmic end-rhyme scheme.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Paal vadiyum pasungiligal”
The repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Pa' creates pleasant Tamil alliteration.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Ennai seeraatta / Konjam thaalaatta”
The matching rhyming ends 'seeraatta' and 'thaalaatta' enhance the lullaby-like lyrical quality.
Uvamaani (Metaphor)
“Penn maanae naanam yen ammaa”
Addressing the heroine as 'Penn maane' compares her graceful, timid shyness to that of a young deer.
Did you know?
Trivia
Although listed in some compilations without artist metadata, this evergreen song from Kalyanaraman (1979) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, rendered by legendary singer S. Janaki, and penned by Panchu Arunachalam. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi.
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