- Lyricist
- M. G. Vallaban
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, Deepan Chakravarthy
- Music director
- G. K. Venkatesh
- Movie name
- Nenjil Oru Mul
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic song from 'Nenjil Oru Mul' (1981) features a playful dialogue between two lovers. The male protagonist eagerly seeks an expression of love, questioning his beloved's coy silence and asking if a thousand words are necessary when feelings are mutual. He admires her radiant beauty and compares her presence to a sacred ritual of worship. The female lover playfully responds that her quiet demureness and tender gaze express more than words ever could, inviting him to listen to the sweet harmony of their silent emotional bond.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Sevvaanamo undhan dhegam”
Comparing the heroine's complexion and body to 'Sevvaanam' (the crimson/red evening sky).
Hyperbole
“Oor aayiram vaarthaigal vendumoo innumae”
Using 'a thousand words' to dramatically emphasize how much communication is needed beyond quiet understanding.
Anaphora / Initial Rhyme (Amonai)
“Aaraadhanai seiya ennam”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'A' ('Aaraadhanai', 'Aasaiyilae', 'Anbaal') across consecutive lines to create melodic rhythm.
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Trivia
'Nenjil Oru Mul' (1981) is a Tamil film starring Pratap K. Pothan and Poornima Jayaram. The lyrics were penned by renowned Tamil lyricist and screenwriter M.G. Vallaban.
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