- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Viswanathan Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Padagotti
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jan 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Naan Oru Kuzhanthai' from the 1964 film Padagotti celebrates the pure, innocent, and childlike nature of love. The protagonist views himself and his lover as innocent souls who find comfort, solace, and warmth in each other's presence. Love is portrayed as a growing, ever-evolving bond that flourishes daily, requiring trust and closeness rather than remaining distant. The lyrics highlight how true affection overcomes physical barriers and societal restrictions. When the soul calls out passionately, the beloved naturally enters into the lover's song and world. Adorned with affectionate references to literary and legendary female figures, the song highlights timeless romance and emotional depth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Parallelism
“Naan oru kuzhanthai / Nee oru kuzhanthai”
Repetition of parallel structural lines to emphasize equality, innocence, and mutual bonding.
Tamil Idiomatic Expression
“Naal oru meni pozhuthoru vannam”
A traditional Tamil phrase denoting rapid growth, beauty, or flourishing change with every passing day and hour.
Cultural/Literary Allusion (Metaphor)
“Pavalakodiyae vaa.. / Chinthamaniyae vaa.. / Manimegalayae vaa..”
Addressing the beloved using classic Tamil literary/epic heroines and gems (Pavalakodi, Chinthamani, Manimegalai) to elevate her grace and value.
Emona / Rhyme & Contrast
“Netroru thotram indroru maatram”
Contrast of 'yesterday' and 'today' using rhythmic internal rhyming (Netroru / Indroru).
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Trivia
Padagotti (1964) stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi. The music was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy with lyrics written by Vaali and vocals rendered by T. M. Soundararajan. The film was largely shot on location in Rameswaram, capturing the authentic lives and culture of the Tamil fishing community.
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