- Lyricist
- N. M. Muthukkoothan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kalai Arasi
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song presents a poetic dialogue between lovers reflecting on presence, perception, and emotional devotion. One partner questions whether the other's heart is truly present or lost in doubt, using metaphors like grasping shadows or a bubble trying to break a dam to illustrate futile worries and transient fears. The male protagonist reassures her of his unfailing loyalty, asking if anyone would forsake a ripe fruit for an unripe one or betray the one who lives in his thoughts. The lyrics emphasize that true love transcends isolation and division, concluding that the genuine union of two hearts is the ultimate miracle.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Question (Uvamaani / Vinah)
“Neerin kumizhi anaiyai udaikkumaa”
Uses questions like 'Can a water bubble break a dam?' to emphasize that fragile doubts cannot destroy strong love.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Kaayai thinna enni kaniyai kaividuvaeno”
Compares choosing a partner to preferring a ripe fruit (kani) over a raw fruit (kaai) to symbolize loyalty and wisdom.
Contrast / Anthesis (Muran)
“Neeyiruppadhu ingae / Un ninaiviruppadhu engae”
Juxtaposes physical presence ('Neeyiruppadhu ingae') with mental absence ('Un ninaiviruppadhu engae').
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Trivia
Kalai Arasi (1963), starring M. G. Ramachandran and Bhanumathi, is widely recognized as one of the earliest science-fiction feature films in Indian cinema, featuring themes of alien abduction and space travel.
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