- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Naangu Suvargal
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Naan Oru Pattu Thottam is a classic seductive song from the 1971 Tamil film Naangu Suvargal, written by lyricist Kannadasan. In this song, the protagonist metaphorically compares herself to a luxurious garden of silk, offering romance, joy, and physical warmth under the sway of sweet wine and fine arts. She playfully frames intimate affection as an academic score, promising to impart lessons of pleasure and experience to her beloved.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Naan oru pattu thottam”
The speaker metaphorically equates herself to a silk garden (Pattu Thottam) and her body to a history or legend (Saridham).
Rhyme / Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kannam thottaal iruppadhu maarku / Katti pidithaal naarpadhu maarku / Mutham endraal arupadhu maarku”
The end rhyme of 'maarku' across consecutive lines creates a lighthearted, playful, and musical rhythm.
Anaphora / Initial Rhyme (Monai)
“Parugi vidu paal manam polae / Parithu vidu pookalai polae”
Repetition of initial phonetic sounds 'Pa' across consecutive imperative verbs enhances the poetic flow.
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Trivia
Naangu Suvargal (1971) was directed by K. Balachander and starred Jaishankar and Ravichandran. The film features memorable music composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics written by the celebrated poet Kannadasan.
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