- Lyricists
- Not listed
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Dharma Pathini
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Naan Thedum Sevvandhi Poovidhu is a sensual romantic duet from the movie Dharma Pathini (1986). The song revolves around the deep passion, anticipation, and poetic admiration shared between two lovers. The protagonist compares his beloved to a precious yellow chrysanthemum flower (Sevvandhi Poo) that bloomed unexpectedly during the dusk, symbolizing a rare and beautiful gift in his life. Throughout the track, both singers express the restless nature of youth and tender affection, blending metaphors of nature such as clouds, breezes, streams, and golden deer. The imagery highlights their intense physical and emotional pull towards each other as they dream of journeying together into a world dedicated purely to love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagam)
“Un vizhi odaiyil naan kalandhen”
Comparing the eyes of the lover to a flowing stream ('vizhi odai') where the protagonist drowns/dissolves.
Visual Imagery
“Naan thedum sevvandhi poovidhu Oru naal paarthu andhiyil poothadhu”
Paints a vivid picture of a golden chrysanthemum flower blossoming specifically in the soft glow of dusk.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Manghaikul yenna nilavaramo / Manjathil vizhum nilai varumo”
The initial 'Ma' sound is repeated sequentially in 'Manghaikul' and 'Manjathil'.
Metaphor
“Thallaadum penn megham thaan Yennaalum un vaanam naan”
Refers to the woman as a floating cloud ('penn megham') and the man as her infinite sky ('vaanam').
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, this track features vocals by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki. The song picturization in Dharma Pathini (1986) features actor Karthik and Jeevitha, becoming one of the standout melodious hits of the mid-1980s Tamil cinema.
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