- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Rani Samyuktha
- Movie release year
- 1962
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Sept 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the innocent curiosity and sweet restlessness of a young woman experiencing the awakening of romantic love. She addresses her female companion, asking if she understands the ocean-like surge of emotion within her heart. She wonders whether love must be spoken aloud or if it can be felt instinctively through subtle glances and unspoken words. Throughout the song, she compares her inner feelings to a rocking boat on water and the sweet dizziness brought on by wine. She questions why her friend, being of the same age and youthfulness, does not experience the same overwhelming longing, emphasizing that true desire and love are powerful forces beyond anyone's control.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Alai kadal pol paadum enadhu ullam puriyuma”
Compares the turbulent, singing heart to the vast wavy ocean using 'pol'.
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Thoniyin aattam polae nenjam aadumoo”
Compares the unsteadiness of a heart in love to the swaying motion of a boat using 'polae'.
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Madhuvai pola mayakkam meerumoo”
Compares romantic infatuation/intoxication to wine using 'pola'.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Sonnaalthaan theriyuma sollaamalae puriyuma”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('So'-'So') in 'Sonnaalthaan' and 'sollaamalae'.
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Trivia
Featured in the historical film 'Rani Samyuktha' (1962) starring M. G. Ramachandran and Padmini, this track highlights the melodic prowess of K. V. Mahadevan and lyricist Kannadasan. P. Susheela's vocal nuances perfectly capture the coy curiosity of youthful affection.
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