- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- L. R. Eswari, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Server Sundaram (1964)
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and evocative song from Server Sundaram features female companions teasingly advising a young bride about love, intimacy, and married life. Through sweet metaphors, they explain how initial hesitations and anxieties soon turn into deep delight and mutual understanding. The lyricist encourages the bride to cast away her shyness, embrace her youthfulness, and welcome her husband's affection as royalty entering a grand kingdom.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyme / End Scheme)
“Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaa / Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaa”
The repetitive suffix '-adiyammaa' creates a rhythmic, conversational flow suitable for friends teasing each other.
Oxymoron (Muran)
“Aanantha vedhanai konjam irukkum”
Combining 'Aanantha' (bliss/joy) with 'vedhanai' (pain/agony) creates a vivid oxymoron describing the bittersweet thrill of new intimacy.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ilamaiyai virunthaai thanthu vidadi”
Comparing youthfulness to a lavish feast ('virunthu') to be served in love.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaa / Pakkathil varuvaar”
Matching initial consonants 'P' in consecutive words and lines.
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Trivia
This song was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and performed by L. R. Eswari and P. Susheela. The film 'Server Sundaram' (1964) was produced by AVM Productions, directed by Krishnan–Panju, and starred legendary comedian Nagesh in his career-defining lead role.
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