- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singers
- P. Leela, A. M. Raja
- Music director
- V. Dakshinamurthy
- Movie name
- Asai Magan
- Movie release year
- 1953
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Odam yaeri sendrae kadhal kanaavilae is a joyful romantic duet celebrating the euphoria of love. Floating together in a boat of dreams, the lovers marvel at how complete togetherness transforms their world, drawing a metaphor between their union and a wave merging into the vast sea to experience ultimate bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile
“Alaiyodu aazhi saernthae Aanthamaavathae pol”
Compares the joy of the lovers uniting to the natural bliss of a wave joining the deep ocean.
Hyperbole
“Yugamae vinaadiyaagum”
Exaggerates the subjective perception of time when in love, stating an entire age passes in a mere second.
Imagery
“Maanguyil paadum mayil aadum Ilamaangal odum”
Paints a vivid picture of a lively, picturesque landscape populated by singing cuckoos, dancing peacocks, and running deer.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1953 Tamil film Aasai Magan, this track is composed by legendary Malayalam music director V. Dakshinamurthy and sung by popular playback duo A. M. Raja and P. Leela.
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