- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is an exuberant celebration of love, portraying the union of lovers as a 'Ponvizhaa' (golden jubilee/festive occasion) in life. The lyrics describe the protagonist's inner joy as youthful dreams come to fruition, metaphorically giving 'wings' to the mind. The arrival of the beloved is celebrated like a harmonious blend of rhythm and melody, filling life with a sweet breeze of happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Athil mana siragugal viriyum kalamae”
'Mana siragugal' (wings of the mind) metaphorically compares feelings of joy and liberation in love to a bird spreading its wings.
Personification
“Kalyana raagam vizhigal paadum”
Eyes are personified as singing a wedding melody, expressing emotional depth through silent gazes.
Monai (Initial Rhyme)
“Naan andha neram / Naanaaga illai / Naanangalalae vaai pesavillai”
The repetition of the 'Naa' sound at the beginning of consecutive lines creates a poetic rhythm.
Apostrophe / Personification
“Senthazham poovae kathaigal pesu / Singaara kaatrae methuvaai veesu”
Directly addressing nature (the flower and the breeze) as if they were sentient companions who can converse.
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Trivia
The lyrics for 'O Enthan Vazhvilae' were written by the acclaimed lyricist Muthulingam for the 1986 film 'Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren'. The movie's soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable vocal renditions by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki.
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