- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Annamitta Kai
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet expresses the intense attraction, intimate romance, and emotional surrender between two lovers. The heroine sings of being completely mesmerized by her lover's presence and willingly surrendering herself to his embrace. The couple shares playful exchanges about finding ultimate joy in each other's presence rather than searching for happiness elsewhere.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Minnum vizhiyil ilam kanni kavidhai”
Comparing the eyes to a canvas holding a young maiden's poem ('Minnum vizhiyil ilam kanni kavidhai') and the cheek to a overflowing cup ('Kannathin kinnam').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Neiyum thariyinilae nool izhai polae”
Comparing the close physical and emotional embrace of the lovers to fine threads bound together on a weaving loom ('Neiyum thariyinilae nool izhai polae').
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Solla solla enna sugamo”
The repetition of 'Solla solla' and 'Pinna pinna' emphasizes the continuous rhythm of love and passion.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Edhukai / Monai)
“Mayangi vitten unnai kandu / Vazhangi vitten ennai indru”
Rhyming pair 'Mayangi vitten' and 'Vazhangi vitten' creates melodic internal rhyme across lines.
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Trivia
'Annamitta Kai' (1972) is a classic Tamil drama starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, and the lyrics were penned by Vaali.
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