- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Jun 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic Tamil song expresses the joyful awakening of love and intimacy in a woman's heart. Nature—represented by blooming jasmine blossoms, gentle breezes, singing cuckoo birds, and rustling palm leaves—mirrors her inner feelings of excitement and passion as her romantic life unfolds. As the song progresses, she celebrates the physical and emotional union with her beloved. The harmony of touching cheeks and uniting hearts brings profound contentment and peace, highlighting that their union forms an eternal, unbreakable bond across time.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Malliga poovula thendraldikkuthu / Thulluthu thulluthu penn manathu”
The second consonant sound 'll' rhymes between 'Malliga' and 'Thulluthu', creating a melodic rhythm in Tamil poetry.
Moona (Initial Alliteration)
“Kadhal arangeruthu kaalam thunaiyaanathu”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound in 'Kadhal' and 'kaalam' creates sound harmony.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Kannukku sellum oru kadhal ootru”
Love is metaphorically described as a flowing spring or fountain ('kadhal ootru') surging into the eyes.
Personification
“Kuyil ondru aasai kondu paadum paattu”
Human emotion ('aasai' or longing/desire) is attributed to the cuckoo bird singing to the clouds.
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Trivia
The song from 'Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru' (1981) features classical composition by M. S. Viswanathan with poetic lyrics written by Kaviarasu Kannadasan. Sung by S. P. Sailaja (sister of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam), the track is fondly remembered for its light classical touch and expressive vocal delivery.
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