- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Thayanban
- Movie name
- Andru Peidha Mazhaiyil
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is a passionate and seductive romantic expression where the protagonist declares herself to be the queen and master of love ('Kadhal Gnyaani'). Through vivid metaphors, the lyrics describe silent unwritten love letters exchanged through glances, the romantic ambiance of the night, and physical intimacy. The protagonist compares a woman's body to a flower garden and portrays love as a force as fundamental as the sky uniting with the earth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyme / Monorhyme)
“Neeyae raani kadhal gnyaani / Hae hae paadum thaeni / Paadal solla vaa nee”
Matching end sounds in lines such as 'gnyaani', 'thaeni', and 'vaa nee' creating a rhythmic flow.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Vizhigal ezhudhum kaditham”
Comparing the gaze of the eyes to a written letter expressing silent emotions.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Penn maeni thaan poongavanam”
Comparing a woman's body directly to a flower garden ('poongavanam').
Emoni (Assonance / Internal Rhyming)
“Iravai paravai uravai”
Repetition of similar rhythmic word endings ('iravai', 'paravai', 'uravai') within the same verse.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1989 film 'Andru Peidha Mazhaiyil', this track highlights lyricist Vairamuthu's ability to blend sensual romance with poetic imagery using classic Tamil tropes of nature and emotion.
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