- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Salil Chowdhury
- Movie name
- Azhiyadha Kolangal
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses deep devotion, affection, and eternal love that transcends lifetimes. The speaker views their beloved as a divine presence and the central pillar of their existence, wishing to be bound to them across all future births. However, beneath the serene imagery of flower-like tenderness and joyous morning raga, there is a subtle, poignant contrast between external happiness and an internal song of sorrow.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“En sondham nee / En dheivam nee / Endrendum nee”
Repetition of the ending word 'nee' across lines creates a rhythmic, devotional cadence emphasizing the beloved.
Edhukai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Pirakkum jenmangal / Pinaikkum bandhangal”
The second consonant 'ra' ('r') rhymes across consecutive lines, providing internal Tamil poetic harmony.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Enakkul vaazhndhidum En dheivam nee”
Directly equating the loved one to a personal deity residing within.
Simile (Uwamai)
“Poo vannam… Pola nenjam….”
Comparing the delicate nature of the human heart to the soft colors of a flower.
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Trivia
Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) was directed by acclaimed cinematographer-filmmaker Balu Mahendra. The film's soundtrack was composed by Salil Chowdhury, known for bringing complex Western classical harmonies and intricate Bengali folk structures into South Indian cinema.
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