- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Guru
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Aug 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Naan Vanangugiren' from Guru (1980) serves as a welcoming salutation performance where the singer greets the audience through the sweetness of the Tamil language and music. Expressing deep gratitude and connection with the listeners, the singer asks for their blessings so that the music flows as sweetly as honey. As the song progresses, Kannadasan's lyricism highlights the joys of youth, falling in love, playful gestures, and the deep emotional bond shared between partners.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Naan paadum paadal Thaenaagavae”
Compares the sweetness of the song directly to honey ('Thaenaagavae') to describe its musical beauty.
Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Konji konji pesi pesi”
Words like 'Thottu thottu' and 'Konji konji pesi pesi' are repeated to emphasize affection, intimacy, and rhythmic playfulness.
Rhyme / Monai
“Kaadhal kolvathu Aananthamae / Jaadai solvathu perinbamae”
Use of matching internal line structures and end-rhymes (e.g., 'Aananthamae' and 'Perinbamae') to enhance melodic harmony.
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