- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Movie name
- Marutha Nattu Veeran
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the overwhelming bliss of newfound love, hope, and optimism. The singer describes happiness taking a physical presence before her, singing sweet melodies. Her mind dances with joy like a honey-intoxicated bee as she looks forward to a bright and sweet future. She also notices good omens—such as her left eye twitching pleasantly—which traditionally portends good fortune. Filled with strange, uncontrollable excitement, her thoughts wander freely in delight.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Madhu unda vandu polae manam aadudhae”
Compares the dancing state of the mind to a honey-drunk bee enjoying nectar.
Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Ennaalum illaadha vidhamaaga / En idadhu kan thudikkudhu idhamaaga”
Use of end rhymes 'vidhamaaga' and 'idhamaaga' creates a harmonious sound structure.
Assonance (Monai)
“Ennaiyum ariyaamal yaenendru puriyaamal”
Repetition of initial vocalic sounds across consecutive phrases enhancing lyrical flow.
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Trivia
The song features lyrics by A. Maruthakasi for the 1961 movie Marutha Nattu Veeran, starring M. G. Ramachandran. In traditional South Indian culture, the twitching of the left eye for women is regarded as an auspicious sign, which the lyrics playfully incorporate.
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