- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Rajkumar Bharathi, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Sankari
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Dec 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Manjal Veyyil Sevvaanathil is a romantic duet from the film Sankari (1984), capturing a tender and evocative exchange between two lovers against the backdrop of a glowing sunset. The lyrics portray their deep mutual attraction through sensory imagery of nature, soft embraces, and sweet anticipation. The male lover eagerly seeks intimacy, while the female lover playfully urges patience until evening, promising unconditional love and affection. Rich with metaphorical comparisons to melting wax and fruit in milk, the song beautifully encapsulates the warmth, playfulness, and emotional intimacy shared by the couple.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Udhadu enum kadhavugalai”
Compares lips to doors ('Udhadu enum kadhavugalai') that need to be opened.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Analil vizhum mezhuguyena”
Compares the melting of emotion to wax falling into fire ('Analil vizhum mezhuguyena').
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Solla solla”
Repeats words like 'Solla solla' and 'Mella mella' to create a rhythmic, soothing effect.
Moonaam Eluthu Onriya Etukai (Rhyme/Assonance)
“Pudhuvitha kavithaigal palavitha paravaigal”
Rhythmic pairing of words like 'Pudhuvitha' and 'palavitha' enhancing musicality.
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Trivia
The track features vocals by Rajkumar Bharathy (grandson of the celebrated Tamil poet Subramania Bharati) alongside the renowned Vani Jairam, composed by V. Kumar with lyrics by Vaali.
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