- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kulamagal Radhai
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Pagalilae Chandhiranai' uses rich allegorical imagery to depict a protagonist navigating elusive love, paradoxes, and elusive promises. By trying to view the moon during the day or search for fish that allegedly walked onto dry land, the narrator conveys the futility of seeking romantic fulfillment when guided by contradictory or deceptive expectations set by a beloved.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Paradox / Irony
“Pagalilae chandhiranai Paarkka ponen”
Looking for the moon during the day or expecting a fish to walk onto land creates surreal, ironic imagery that highlights unattainable goals.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Padagilae manadhai yaetri”
Comparing the heart to cargo on a boat sailing towards rocky shores symbolizes placing emotional trust in a perilous relationship.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Oruthi sonnaal…”
The rhythmic repetition of 'Oruthi sonnaal' reinforces the central theme of relying on the words and directions of a woman.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1963 Tamil film 'Kulamagal Radhai' starring Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi, this timeless track was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, written by Kannadasan, and sung by T. M. Soundararajan.
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