- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- T. Pugazhenthi
- Movie name
- Malai Naattu Mangai
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Oct 2023
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This romantic duet captures the joyful ecstasy and gentle passion shared between two lovers. By drawing vivid parallels with nature—such as fish leaping in blue ocean waves, Parijatha blossoms from green hills, and sweet honey droplets glistening like pearls—the lovers express the fluttering excitement in their hearts. The song weaves together imagery of bashfulness, affection overflowing its boundaries, and radiant happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Poovai enum vennilavu”
The young maiden is poetically depicted as a bright full moon veiled by shyness.
Simile
“Muthu muthu neerthuli pol”
Sweet drops of honey are compared to glistening, pearl-like water droplets.
Visual Imagery
“Kolamidum meeninangal”
Vivid visual depiction of fish swimming and leaping in ocean waves as if drawing traditional decorative kolam patterns.
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Trivia
Malai Naattu Mangai (1974) featured music composed by T. Pugazhenthi with lyrics by Kannadasan, showcasing a melodious duet by P. Susheela and K. J. Yesudas.
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