- Lyricist
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Singer
- S. P. Shailaja
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Makkal Aanaiyittaal
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Apr 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Naan Kumbakonam Nee Maathavaram' is a seductive and playful folk-style duet from the movie 'Makkal Aanaiyittaal' (1988). The song revolves around a romantic proposition where the heroine playfully compares her origin (Kumbakonam) with her lover's location (Madhavaram), emphasizing how distance melts away in love. She uses vivid geographical and natural imagery—ranging from Kolar gold mines to Yercaud lotus honey—to describe her beauty, wealth of affection, and longing for her lover. Throughout the track, the lyrics express urgent romantic yearning while teasing the hero to stop analyzing or hesitating and embrace the joyous occasion. The contrasting imagery of widespread famine in the village against the rich abundance of intimacy waiting on their nuptial bed underscores the passionate themes of the song.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ezhuthu Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kolaaru thanga vayalu / Gohinoor vanna mayilu”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'K' in 'Kolaaru' and 'Kohinoor'.
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Oorellaam panjamaachchu / Unakkuththaa manjamaachchu”
Rhyming end words 'panjamaachchu' and 'manjamaachchu' creating a rhythmic lyrical flow.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Kolaaru thanga vayalu / Gohinoor vanna mayilu”
Comparing the heroine's allure and value to precious assets like Kolar gold mines and Kohinoor peacock.
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Trivia
S. A. Rajkumar made his early mark as a prominent lyricist and composer in Tamil cinema through films like 'Makkal Aanaiyittaal' (1988), which starred Vijayakanth and Rekha.
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