- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Neeya Naana – 1962 Film
- Movie release year
- 1962
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Aug 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This melodious romantic duet expresses the eternal nature of love over fleeting material riches. The lovers celebrate their mutual affection, declaring that gold and worldly treasures hold no value compared to true romantic devotion. They describe how opening their hearts revealed each other's reflection, expressing a yearning to be together without delay. The male protagonist marvels at how a fierce warrior like himself fell captured by her eyes, promising to guard her fondly like a prized secret. In turn, they reflect on the impermanence of youth and time, concluding that while bodies age and worlds change, a deep, growing love remains unified and ultimately triumphs over all obstacles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Kaiyiledutha vaalai iraivan Kannil padaithaanae”
The lyricist compares the sharpness and impact of a woman's gaze to a sword forged by God.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Ponnum porulum parisalla / Avai poovaikku melae peridhalla”
Rhyming line endings 'parisalla' and 'peridhalla', as well as 'thundhu vitten' and 'solli vitten' create a smooth, lyrical cadence.
Contrast / Hyperbole
“Porr kalangal kanda kaalai unadhu Kannil vilundhenae”
Contrasts a warrior accustomed to battlefields ('porr kalangal kanda kaalai') surrendering completely to love upon falling into her eyes.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Ponnum porulum parisalla”
Refrain repetition of 'Ponnum porulum parisalla' reinforces the core thematic value of love over material wealth.
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Trivia
Composed by legendary music director K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this vintage duet rendered by P. B. Sreenivas and P. Susheela highlights classic 1960s Tamil film orchestration, using minimal acoustic instrumentation to emphasize vocal clarity and poetic lyricism.
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