- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Minmini
- Music director
- Ilaya Gangai
- Movie name
- Manathile Oru Paattu
- Movie release year
- 1995
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Oru Kadhal Raagam Naan Paaduvaen' is a passionate expression of deep romance and emotional devotion. The singer speaks of his restless, sleepless nights spent longing for his beloved, comparing his wait to a sacred sacrificial ritual ('yaagam'). Addressing his beloved as his moon, blossom, and soulmate, he recalls the mesmerising moments when her smiles and subtle glances ensnared his heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Urangaamal yaagam naan seigiraen”
The lover compares his restless, sleepless state of longing to performing a 'yaagam' (sacred ritual/sacrifice).
Simile (Upamai)
“Poovai pola ennai paarththu”
The speaker describes the beloved looking at him as gently and delicately as a flower ('pola').
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Nilave malarae uyirae urave”
Repeated elongated '-ae' sound at the end of successive affectionate terms creates a rhythmic, melodic flow.
Allusion / Imagery
“Manmathan thoduththa kanaigal”
Invokes the classical imagery of Manmathan (the Hindu god of love) firing love arrows to signify falling deeply in love.
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Trivia
The song features poetic Tamil lyricism classic to mid-century romantic compositions attributed to legendary poet Kannadasan. The lyrics evoke the divine-romantic pairing of Radha and Krishna through lines calling the beloved 'en raathaiyae'.
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