- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- S. Varalakshmi
- Music director
- C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Macha Rekai
- Movie release year
- 1950
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jan 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the overwhelming romantic devotion of a woman captivated by her beloved. She praises his regal appearance and divine charm, comparing his mesmerizing looks to Lord Madhava and his protective presence to a life-giving raincloud. Overcome with yearning, she invites him to embrace love, share sweet intimacy, and rule over her heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Kaarmugil polae kaavalanae”
Compares the hero's protective grandeur to a rain-bearing dark cloud using 'polae'.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Madhavanai pol moganamai”
Repetition of the 'Ma' sound creates melodic harmony in the line.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Neramidhae vandhu vaayamudham thandhu”
Refers to the sweet kiss or loving words as divine nectar ('vaayamudham').
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Trivia
Composed by C. R. Subbaraman for the 1950 film Macha Rekai, this song showcases the classical music roots of early Tamil cinema. S. Varalakshmi, a celebrated singing star of the era, delivered the vocal performance with rich emotional nuance.
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