- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Karpagam
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 15 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Mannavanae Azhalama Kanneerai' is an emotional and poignant tender plea from a beloved to her grieving husband. She questions his endless sorrow and desire to give up on life, reminding him that though physical form may pass, their deep spiritual connection remains forever alive. She urges him to open his eyes and recognize that love endures beyond death. She further counsels him to embrace the present and allow the new woman in his life to live in peace and happiness. She points out that true respect for her memory lies in treasuring her soul rather than clinging to physical attachment, encouraging him to overcome his grief and fulfill his duties in life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“{ Kannai / { Mannai”
Matching second consonants in corresponding lines ('nn' in Kannai and Mannai).
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Vitu ponalum karuthai / Vitu pogavillai”
Repetition of the phrase 'Vitu ponalum' and 'Vitu pogavillai' creates a rhythmic emphasis on eternal bonding.
Metaphor
“Mayilai puriyadha”
Describing the gentle and innocent nature of the woman as a peahen ('pen mayilai').
Rhetorical Question
“Azhalama kanneerai”
Questions asked to prompt self-reflection rather than seeking an answer ('Azhalama kanneerai').
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Trivia
This song belongs to the iconic 1963 Tamil hit movie 'Karpagam', directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan, which marked the silver screen debut of legendary actress K. R. Vijaya. The music was composed by the celebrated duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, with lyrics penned by Vaali and vocals rendered by P. Susheela.
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