- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- T. G. Lingappa
- Movie name
- Kanniyin Sabatham
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Nov 2025
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This classic Tamil song from Kanniyin Sabatham (1958) expresses deep romantic devotion, optimism, and celebration. The female protagonist addresses her beloved as the sovereign ruler of her world, proclaiming herself as his devoted queen dedicated to his welfare. She reassures him to leave past troubles behind and look forward to a bright, unfading future resembling a perpetually blooming rose. The lyrics highlight a shared vision where their hopes and inner dreams materialize into reality, bringing eternal joy and triumph.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Vaadaatha roja polae”
Compares a blissful, fragrant life to a rose that never fades ('Vaadaatha roja polae').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Idhayavaanilae kanavu polavae”
Metaphorically describes the vast realm of emotion as 'the sky of the heart' ('Idhayavaanilae').
Wordplay / Polysemy (Sleidai)
“Intha naadaalum raja neeyae / Un nalam naadum raniyum naanae”
Plays on the root 'naad' used both as a noun ('naadu' meaning nation/country) and a verb ('naadum' meaning seeking/wishing for).
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Trivia
Kanniyin Sabatham (1958) was directed by M. A. Thirumugam and featured music composed by T. G. Lingappa. Singer P. Leela's sweet, classical vocals gave this song immense popularity during the golden era of Tamil cinema music, with lyricist A. Maruthakasi delivering timeless poetic verses.
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