- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Sorgathil Thirumanam
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Naan Paadinaal Mayakkam Varum' from 'Sorgathil Thirumanam' (1974) is a romantic duet expressing the spellbinding power of music and youth. Sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, the song portrays how a sweet melody can induce an enchanting trance and kindle youthful passions. The lovers converse about the irresistible magnetism when they draw close, framing their romantic bliss as a beautiful play in which both man and woman participate, completely forgetting the surrounding world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Naan paadinaal mayakkam varum / En paadalae inimai tharum”
Matching end sounds ('mayakkam varum' and 'inimai tharum') create a rhythmic refrain throughout the track.
Moonaal / Alliteration
“Nerukku nerae nerungidum pothae”
Repetition of the 'ne' sound at the beginning of words in the line enhances the lyrical flow.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Pavala sevvaai thottu”
'Pavala sevvaai' metaphorically compares glowing red lips to red coral ('pavalam').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Oru kodi inbam nenjil uruvaagumae”
Describing bliss as 'oru kodi inbam' (ten million joys) exaggerates the emotional intensity of intimacy.
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Trivia
Composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by Kavignar Kannadasan, 'Sorgathil Thirumanam' (1974) features classical-filmi fusion arrangements typical of mid-70s Tamil cinema, brought to life by the legendary duet pairing of T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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