- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Mugathil Mugam Paarkalam
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Naan Oru Raani' from the 1979 film 'Mugathil Mugam Paarkalam' is a seductive and romantic expression of love sung from the heroine's perspective. She describes herself as a queen possessing exquisite beauty, comparing her youthful body to a luscious golden mango and a delicate flower. Expressing her impatience at being separated from her beloved, she calls upon her 'king' to join her and unite their lives. Rich in romantic imagery involving gentle breezes, melodious music, and cool waters, the lyrics depict her deep yearning for togetherness and marital bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Naayagi maeni pon maangani”
Comparing the heroine's body to a golden mango ('pon maangani') to highlight youthful radiance and beauty.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Paal yenum ponnum palingenum kannum”
Comparing eyes to clear crystal ('palingenum kannum') and skin/radiance to milk-gold ('paal yenum ponnum').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kaadhal paattu kaadhaara kettu”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'K' in 'Kaadhal', 'Kaadhaara', 'Kaaviyam', 'Kaadhalar', and 'Kannaa'.
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Trivia
The lyrics for this sensual track were penned by Gangai Amaran for the 1979 film 'Mugathil Mugam Paarkalam'. The song relies heavily on classical Tamil poetic conventions of describing female beauty through nature and sensory metaphors.
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