- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Jai Vijaya
- Movie name
- Paadha Poojai
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Jan 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful song expresses profound love, pure attachment, and an eternal divine bond between two souls. The singer tenderly bids farewell while reassuring that their heart and identity are inextricably merged, comparing the beloved's heart to a pristine mirror that reflects the singer's own soul.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Cultural Idiom / Oxymoron
“Poe vaa en kannae nee poe vaa”
The phrase 'Poe vaa' literally means 'go and come', a classic Tamil idiom used when parting to express the hope and expectation of a safe return rather than a permanent goodbye.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Kannaadi amma un idhayamen kannae”
The lyricist compares the beloved's heart to a mirror that reflects the singer's image, symbolizing transparency and oneness.
Classical Allusion (Sangam Literature)
“Sivantha nilathin niram vaan / Pozhuntha mazhaikkum varum / Irandum kalantha nilai naam”
Lines 8-10 directly evoke the famous Kuruntokai verse (Sembula Peyaneer Pole), where red soil and rainwater mingle seamlessly, representing inseparable love.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Thangam pol oru ullam / Vairam pol adhu nee en kannae”
Compares the purity and resilience of the heart and persona to precious gold and diamond.
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Trivia
Lyricist Kannadasan skillfully adapted the celebrated ancient Tamil Sangam poem from Kuruntokai (Song 40: 'Yayum Yayum Yaragiyaro...') in the lines describing red soil and rain mixing together, demonstrating his mastery in bringing classical Tamil literature into contemporary modern film music.
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