- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Oru Manja Kuruvi' captures the effervescent joy and playful excitement of newfound romance in a rustic, rural setting. The protagonist compares his beloved—and the feeling of falling in love—to a yellow sparrow gently touching his heart, conveying happiness and affection without needing explicit words. Rich with nature-based imagery like swaying vines and playful calves, the lyrics paint a picture of youthful desire and sweet bashfulness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Oru manjakuruvi en nenja thazhuvi”
The beloved or the flutter of budding romance is metaphorically portrayed as a 'yellow sparrow' gently caressing the heart.
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Siru vannam kondu minnal ena vandhaalae”
The arrival of the maiden is compared using 'ena' (like) to a sudden streak of lightning filled with bright colors.
Imagery
“Vellarikkaa kodi aattam... Thulli varum ilang kandraai”
Evokes vivid rural imagery of swaying cucumber vines and a lively prancing calf to describe youth, innocence, and romantic playfulness.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Munnum pinnum sarivaaga / Ennam engum suvaiyaaga”
The second letter 'n' (ன/ண்) rhymes between 'Munnum' and 'Ennam', creating a rhythmic flow in the verse.
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Trivia
From the 1979 film 'Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu', this classic song features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Panchu Arunachalam. The song is famed for its catchy, upbeat folk rhythm and rustic charm, which helped establish the film as a memorable village-centric hit of the late 1970s.
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