- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Idhayakkani
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic track from the 1975 film Idhayakkani features the protagonist expressing deep admiration and awe for his beloved's ethereal beauty and innocence. He marvels at her poetic smile and truthful eyes, comparing her uniqueness to an impossible second full moon in the world. He ponders whether her presence is gentle like the moon or intense like fire, ultimately admitting that her mesmerizing form has completely captivated his mind and heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ondrum ariyaadha penno / Unmai maraikkaadha kanno / Maattru kuraiyaadha ponno”
The recurring rhyming suffix '-no' ('penno', 'kanno', 'ponno') creates a rhythmic end rhyme across consecutive lines.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vennilavu rendu ulagil kidaiyaadhu…”
Compares the heroine's radiance to a second moon, emphasizing her unmatched uniqueness in the world.
Monai (Initial Assonance/Alliteration)
“Paalum venmai kallum venmai / Parugidum vaelai purindhidum unmai”
Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound in 'Paalum' and 'Parugidum' creates a melodic cadence.
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Trivia
Idhayakkani (1975) is an M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) blockbuster feature with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics penned by Vaali. The title 'Idhayakkani' (Fruit of the Heart) was a famous epithet given to MGR by C. N. Annadurai.
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