- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Megathukkum Thagamundu
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 15 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Maragatha Megam Sinthum is a classical romantic duet from the film Megathukkum Thagamundu (1980). Set against the backdrop of rain and lush nature, the song vividly conveys intimate romantic expression, comparing the lovers' passion to the union of divine deities Thirumaal (Vishnu) and Thirumagal (Lakshmi). Through lyrical metaphors of rain, fruits, rivers, and flowers, Kannadasan captures the timeless and captivating trance of true love, elevated by M. S. Viswanathan's soulful musical arrangement and masterfully rendered by P. Susheela and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Maragatha megam sinthum”
Dark rain-bearing clouds are metaphorically described as 'maragatha megam' (emerald clouds).
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Maragatha megam sinthum / Mazhai varum neram idhey”
The starting 'Ma' sound creates musical alliteration in 'Maragatha' and 'Mazhai'.
Mythological Allusion
“Thirumagal vedham ingae thirumaal padiththaarae”
Refers to Thirumagal (Lakshmi) and Thirumaal (Vishnu) to sanctify and elevate human intimacy to a divine plane.
Personification
“Nanaiyum malargal paadum / Nalinam kavithai kolam”
Drenched flowers are personified as singing and creating a artistic kolam pattern.
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Trivia
Megathukkum Thagamundu (1980) features a rich score by M. S. Viswanathan. Lyricist Kannadasan's evocative use of classical imagery mixed with romantic themes highlights the late golden era of MSV-Kannadasan collaborations, elevated by SPB and P. Susheela's harmonious chemistry.
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