- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Ellaikkodu
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Jul 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the intense romantic yearning and admiration of a young bride for her groom. She compares his charming presence and beauty to sweet, lyrical Tamil poetry that is fit to be sung. She dreams of their intimate honeyed moments together, imagining a romantic night so divine that even the moon in the sky would feel shy watching them. Through vivid sensual imagery, she describes his gaze, his desire, and the loving intimacy of his embrace. She calls upon Time itself to favor their union, wishing to lose herself completely in the blissful ecstasy of his love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Paaduvatharkettra tamil / Paarpatharkettra mugam”
Repetition of the initial sound 'P' in consecutive lines ('Paaduvatharkettra' and 'Paarpatharkettra').
Personification
“Adhail vaanilavu naanangolla vendum”
Attributing human traits like shyness to the moon ('vaanilavu naanaagolla').
Personification
“Kaalamagal thoothu sella vendum”
Personifying Time as a female deity ('Kaalamagal') acting as a romantic messenger.
Metaphor
“Paaduvatharkettra tamil”
Comparing the beauty of the groom to sweet Tamil literature suitable for music.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1972 film 'Ellaikkodu', this song highlights the iconic collaboration between music director K. V. Mahadevan, lyricist Kannadasan, and legendary playback singer P. Susheela. Kannadasan's signature blend of classical Tamil metaphors and romantic sensuality makes it a cherished track in 1970s Tamil cinema.
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