- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Vasantha Maligai
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 4 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Mayakamenna from the classic Tamil film Vasantha Maligai (1972) is a celebrated romantic duet. In the song, the male protagonist presents a magnificent palace to his beloved as a grand gesture of devotion, reassuring her and encouraging her to abandon her shyness, hesitation, and silence. He compares her beauty to divine celestial beings, monsoon clouds, and sweet streams, expressing that his true happiness lies in her affection. As the song progresses, he makes solemn vows of romantic loyalty, promising never to seek comfort in alcohol or look at another woman, declaring that her heart is safe with him forever. The lyrics portray a blend of opulence, intense romantic passion, and everlasting commitment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Ther polae oru / Kaarkaalam yena virindha koondhal”
Compares the golden swing to a temple chariot ('Ther polae') and the heroine's flowing hair to the monsoon season ('Kaarkaalam yena').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kannathil irukum kinnathai eduthu madhuvarundhaamal”
Metaphorically describes the heroine's delicate cheek as a wine goblet ('Kannathil irukum kinnathai').
Personification (Tharghurippu Aetru Ani)
“Malligai kaatru mellidai meedhu mandhiram potu thaalaata”
Attributes human actions to natural elements—the stream performing foot worship, the jasmine wind chanting spells and singing lullabies.
Rhyme and Assonance (Monai and Ethirai)
“Mayakamenna... Indha mounam enna”
Uses matching initial sounds ('Mayakamenna' / 'Mani maaligai') and second-letter rhymes ('Annathai' / 'Kinnathai') to create musical harmony.
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