- Lyricist
- Mayavanathan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Delhi To Madras
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 24 May 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Delhi To Madras' (1972) is a seductive cabaret/dance track sung by L. R. Eswari. The dancer/courtesan invites the listener into her world of rhythm, charm, and romance. She equates her physical beauty to elements of nature and value—her face to a flower, her body to gold, and her lips to honey—promising an unforgettable romantic experience.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile/Metaphor)
“Poovukku mugam kaattuvaen / Ponnukku udal kaattuvaen / Thaenukku idhazh kaattuvaen”
Compares features of the woman to nature and precious items: face to a flower ('Poovukku mugam'), body to gold ('Ponnukku udal'), and lips to honey ('Thaenukku idhazh').
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Yaarukkum pagaiyillai / Evarukkum uravillai”
Rhyming of the second letter 'r' in 'Yaarukkum' and 'Evarukkum'.
Moonaai (Initial letter alliteration)
“Kaalodu kaal pinna / Kaiyodu kai pinna”
Alliteration of the initial letter 'K' across consecutive rhythmic lines.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Tholodu thol saera / Naaloru vidhamaaga”
Repetition of lines to reinforce rhythm, movement, and intensity in dance performance.
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Trivia
'Delhi To Madras' (1972) is a road-comedy thriller starring Jaishankar and R. Muthuraman. Legendary playback singer L. R. Eswari was the premier choice for glamorous, upbeat club numbers in South Indian cinema during this era, and composer V. Kumar crafted several hit tracks tailored specifically to her expressive vocal range.
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