- Lyricist
- V. A. Gopalakrishnan
- Singer
- P. A. Periyanayaki
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Ezhai Padum Padu
- Movie release year
- 1950
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful song from the 1950 Tamil film 'Ezhai Padum Padu' features a lighthearted, affectionate address to a woman, metaphorically addressed as 'Aasaikili' (beloved parrot). The singer expresses admiration for her sweet voice and good character, asserting that no one in the world can match her charm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamu)
“Oo oo ho…..aasaikiliyae”
Addressing the beloved woman as 'aasaikili' (desirable/beloved parrot) metaphorically compares her sweetness and speech to a parrot.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Paarthaen veliyil palarae”
Repetition of the 'Pa' sound in 'Paarthaen' and 'palarae' creates poetic rhythm.
Onomatopoeia (Santham)
“Thimitha thimithathaga thimitha thimithathaga”
Use of rhythmic dance syllables mimicking the sounds of traditional 'sathir' or Bharatanatyam dance beats.
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Trivia
'Ezhai Padum Padu' (1950) is a famous Tamil adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel 'Les Misérables', directed by K. Ramnoth and produced by Pakshiraja Studios, with music composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu.
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