- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Aadugal Nanaikindrana
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Marainju Ninnu Paakkira Ponnu is a playful folk-style romantic track from the 1981 Tamil film Aadugal Nanaikindrana, written by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan. In this song, the hero coaxingly calls out to his beloved, who is shyly hiding and watching him from a distance. He reassures her of his good character and sincerity, claiming that according to his horoscope, she is destined to be the lucky lady and queen of his household. Through metaphors of fishing nets, veils, and traditional rights of love, the protagonist addresses her hesitation and shyness. He affirms that their souls are merged into one, emphasizing that whether she stays, approaches, or walks away, their identities are inseparable, leading to a victorious union for both.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Folk Refrain (Nattupura Isai Paani)
“Yaelaelo yaelaelo yaelalae yaelaelo….”
The usage of 'Yaelaelo yaelaelo' sets a traditional rural folk rhythm, commonly used in fishermen or agricultural work songs.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Pala naalum valiveesi paarththu vittaen / Edhirpaaraamal sariyaaga vizhunthaayammaa”
The lover compares catching his beloved's heart to casting a net and catching a special fish in the vast ocean.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Mugaththodu thirai podum poovaiyadi / Un manaththodu thirai potta kadhai ennadi”
The rhyming end sound 'poovaiyadi' and 'ennadi' creates a melodious and rhythmic poetic structure.
Paradox / Non-duality Motif (Abheda)
“Needhaanae naanammaa naanthaanae neeyammaa”
The line expresses complete spiritual and emotional oneness between lovers where individual identities dissolve.
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Trivia
The song uses the traditional Tamil folk refrain 'Yaelaelo', which historically originates from sea-farers and fishermen songs (Amba Pattu) to maintain rhythm during collective physical work, adapted here by Kannadasan into a romantic folk ballad.
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