- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. Janaki, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Malargalile Aval Malligai
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a romantic duet expressing the deep intoxication, excitement, and tender nervousness of intimate love. The lovers exchange affectionate banter, describing the physical and emotional sensations brought on by each other's touch, glances, and presence. Through poetic imagery, the song explores the transition from initial apprehension in love to comfortable intimacy, comparing passion to a sweet thirst and the beloved to delicate flowers and soft birds.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Poovey malligai poovey”
Compares the beloved woman to a jasmine flower (Malligai) and a parrot (Azhagu kiliyae) to emphasize beauty and softness.
Hyperbole (Athyokthi)
“Nenjil bodhai yeruthadi”
Exaggerates romantic longing and affection as an intoxicating state of mind.
Humorous Analogy
“En udal oru melam illaiyammaa”
Playfully compares the body to a drum (Melam) to ask for a gentle touch rather than a rough one.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Pon meniyum kann jaadaiyum”
Repetition of initial phonemes enhancing the musical flow of the line.
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Trivia
This romantic duet features iconic playback singing by P. Jayachandran and S. Janaki. Set to Gangai Amaran's soothing musical arrangement and Kannadasan's expressive lyrics, the song relies heavily on gentle percussion and acoustic instrumental touches to reflect the intimate theme.
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