- Lyricist
- T. Rajendar
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- T. Rajendar
- Movie name
- Pookkal Vidum Thoothu
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful duet expresses deep romantic longing through vivid imagery of nature. The male protagonist wanders through nature, hearing the flute in the bamboo forest and searching for his beloved, appealing to the wind, river, cuckoo, and flowers to help him find her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Kaaththae en kadhali engae sollu”
Nature elements like the cuckoo, flower, wind, and river are addressed directly as living confidantes capable of listening, singing, and speaking.
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Moongil kaattoram... / Mugilin oorgolam...”
The second letter in 'Moongil' and 'Mugilin' shares phonetic harmony, creating a rhythm in traditional Tamil poetry.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kaaththae en kadhali engae sollu / Nadhiyae en naayagi engae sollu”
The repetition of 'engae sollu' at the end of consecutive lines creates melodic rhythm.
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Trivia
This song is from the 1987 Tamil film 'Pookkal Vidum Thoothu'. T. Rajendar wrote the lyrics, composed the music, and directed the film himself, showcasing his multi-faceted artistic talents.
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