- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- K. Vijaya Baskar
- Movie name
- Kalangalil Aval Vasantham
- Movie release year
- 1976
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Sept 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet captures a playful yet philosophical dialogue between two lovers reflecting on romance, marriage, and true affection. The male lover expresses eagerness and urgency, questioning why they should delay intimacy when their hearts are already aligned. He highlights the fleeting nature of youth and physical beauty, emphasizing that true love remains eternal.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Unnai naanum ennai neeyum”
The repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds in adjacent or consecutive words, such as 'Unnai' and 'Ennai' in 'Unnai naanum ennai neeyum'.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Intha azhagum paruva sugamum / Nenjil valarum unmai anbu”
The second consonant sound aligns in consecutive lines, such as 'Adhuvum' and 'Kaalam' or 'Intha' and 'Nenjil'.
Personification
“Edhuvena ilamai ketkirathu”
Youth ('Ilamai') is personified as a entity asking questions, and lips ('Idhazhgal') are personified as answering them.
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Trivia
The song 'Mudhal Mudhal Varum Sugam' from the movie 'Kalangalil Aval Vasantham' (1976) features music composed by K. Vijaya Baskar with lyrics penned by the iconic Panchu Arunachalam. Sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam, the track is renowned for its lighthearted rhythm and nuanced lyrical interplay on courtship boundaries.
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