- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Achchani
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and romantic track portrays a heroine enticing her lover with sweet metaphors and poetic expressions of love. She compares her love and intimate world to a sweet pond of honey where her beloved king is invited to join her, expressing her joyful yet bashful emotions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Thaen kulathilae”
The term 'Thaen kulathilae' (Pond of honey) metaphorically represents sweet intimacy and love.
Metaphor
“Pennalla rojaa”
Describing the heroine as a rose flower ('Pennalla rojaa').
Nature Imagery
“Mazhai maegam Edhir paarkkum Mayil thogai”
The imagery of peacock feathers eagerly awaiting rain clouds reflects the yearning of the lover's heart.
Rhyme (Monnai/Edhugai)
“Eththanaiyo sanyaasigal Eththanaiyo samsaarigal”
Use of internal rhyming words like 'Sanyaasigal' and 'Samsaarigal'.
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Trivia
'Achchani' (1978) is a classic Tamil drama directed by Devaraj-Mohan, starring Vijayakumar and Lakshmi, featuring music composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics penned by Vaali.
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