- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Kanmani Raja
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Oct 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Odam Kadalodum is a romantic duet from the film Kanmani Raja (1974), featuring lyrics by Kannadasan and music by M. S. Viswanathan. The song uses poetic imagery from nature—such as boats gliding on the ocean, waves yearning for the shore, and clashing clouds giving birth to lightning—to describe the blossoming of love, desire, and physical intimacy between lovers. As the song progresses, the lovers speak of a new surge of passion flowing through their pulse and how nighttime brings a unique joy meant specifically for their union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Naadigalil pudhu vellam Oduthal polae therigindrathu”
Compares the sudden rush of romantic emotions in the bloodstream to a newly overflowing river flood.
Analogy
“Megangal modhuvathaal Minnal varuvathu... Thegangal kooduvathaal Inbam varumae”
Draws a parallel between natural phenomena (clouds colliding to create lightning) and human experience (bodies coming together to produce joy).
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Megangal modhuvathaal / Minnal varuvathu”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Me'/'Mi' in consecutive lines.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Adhu sollum kadhai enna / Adhu thedum thunai enna”
The matching end word 'enna' at the end of both lines creates rhythm and musicality.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Viswanathan for Kanmani Raja (1974), this song showcases Kannadasan's signature skill in intertwining natural metaphors with intimate romance. Sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Suseela, the track is remembered for its smooth melodic arrangement and sensual lyrical undertones.
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