- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Paattukku Oru Thalaivan
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic track expresses deep devotion, emotional awakening, and soul connection between two lovers. The protagonist marvels at how love unexpectedly entered their heart, likening it to a flower blossoming from a tiny seed, and views their partner as a sacred temple and divine melody.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai Ani)
“Kadalai thedum kaaviri pol…”
Compares the protagonist's yearning to merge with her lover to the river Cauvery flowing earnestly to join the sea.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Neethaanae en koyil…..”
Directly elevates the beloved to a temple ('koyil'), denoting reverence and divine love.
Ethugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Naan ariyaatha ulaginai paarthen… / Naan theriyaatha uravinil sernthen…”
The second letter 'n' in 'ariyaatha' and 'theriyaatha' creates a melodic internal rhyme.
Monai (Initial-letter alliteration)
“Pooveduthae naan thoduthaen… / Poojayin neram naan koduthaen…”
The starting consonant sound 'P' ('Pooveduthae', 'Poojayin') reinforces poetic harmony.
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Trivia
'Paattukku Oru Thalaivan' (1989) stars Vijayakanth and Shobana. Although the context lists the composer as unknown, the soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring soulful renditions by K. S. Chithra and Mano.
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