- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudass, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Aanandha Raagam
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Mar 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Oru Raagam Paadalodu' is a poignant, soulful expression of deep romantic longing and pure joy. The narrator describes love as a captivating melody echoing through the ears and gently swaying within the mind. The lyrics convey how sleepless nights of yearning transform into immense happiness when the beloved arrives, bringing comfort and emotional fulfillment like a divine presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Kaadhil kettadho / Mandhodu oonjalaadudho”
Both consecutive lines end with the matching rhyming suffix '-adho'.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Maalai nera kaatrae / Magizhndhaadum thennangeetrae”
Repetition of the initial 'Ma' sound in 'Maalai' and 'Magizhndhaadum' creates a pleasant rhythmic flow.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“En ullam indru vaanil pogudhae”
Exaggeration of happiness where the protagonist's heart is described as literally soaring into the sky upon seeing their beloved.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaadhal ennum geetham”
Love is directly equated to a divine song or melody ('geetham') that acts as the soul of life.
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Trivia
'Oru Raagam Paadalodu' is a timeless classic from the 1982 movie 'Aanandha Raagam'. Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and written by Gangai Amaran, the song features legendary vocal performances by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki. The track remains famous for its intricate humming intros and soulful melodic arrangement.
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