- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Needhi
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 17 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and romantic track from the film 'Needhi' (1972) expresses playful teasing and sensual affection between lovers. The lyrics, penned by Kannadasan, use lighthearted metaphors of magic chants, intoxicating drinks, and divine design of the night to capture the carefree mood of passion and romantic indulgence. The protagonist lightheartedly urges his beloved ('mainaa kutti') to embrace love without hesitation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Sirikkum vella katti”
Compares the beloved woman to a sweet, smiling lump of jaggery ('Sirikkum vella katti') to emphasize her sweetness and charm.
Rhyme / Iyaibu
“Manakkum chinna kutti / Sirikkum vella katti / Anaichu ennai katti”
End-rhyming structure using 'katti' across multiple lines creating a catchy rhythm.
Assonance / Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Iravai iruttaaga yaen padaichaan”
Repetition of the vowel sounds ('I') at the beginning of words in consecutive lines.
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Trivia
'Needhi' (1972) is a classic Tamil legal drama starring Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa, directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film's soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan.
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