- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Priyanka
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song expresses the nostalgic heartache of a lover asking their beloved if they have forgotten their past romance. The protagonist tenderly recalls intimate moments spent together—strolling near lily ponds and riverbanks, singing melodies in the breeze, and sharing deep eye contact. Through vivid romantic imagery, the speaker wonders how such profound love could be forgotten over time.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Andru nadandhadhum indru marandhadho”
The second letters of 'Andru' and 'Indru' share the same consonant sound ('ndr').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kangal paarthadhum kaigal serthadhum”
The words 'Kangal' and 'kaigal' start with the same 'Ka' sound.
Simile (Upamai)
“Karai meerum alai pola kaadhal neeraada”
The intensity of love is explicitly compared to a wave overflowing its shoreline using the word 'pola'.
Personification
“Andhi vaanamum vandhu naanavae”
The evening sky ('Andhi vaanam') is personified as blushing or feeling shy upon witnessing their romance.
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Trivia
The film 'Priyanka' (1994), starring Revathi and Jayaram, features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by the acclaimed Tamil poet and lyricist Mu. Metha.
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