- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- P. B. Sreenivas, Sarojini
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Makkalai Petra Magarasi
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic duet expresses the eternal and unbreakable nature of true love between two soulmates. Despite past misunderstandings, family rivalries, and worldly difficulties, the lovers reaffirm that genuine affection cannot be destroyed by enmity. They pledge their devotion, finding joy and virtue in each other's presence and viewing their union as divine and timeless.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Question
“Ondru serntha anbu maaruma”
The recurring chorus asks whether united true love can ever change, using a question to strongly assert that real love is immortal.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Munnaalilae konda pollaapilae / Innalilae kaadhal mannavadho”
The second letter consonant sound 'nn' rhymes across consecutive lines, creating acoustic harmony.
Metaphor
“Ennaasai kannaa neeyae en dheivamae”
The speaker compares the lover to precious gold ('thangamae') and a deity ('dheivamae') to highlight extreme value and reverence.
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