- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, M. G. Ramachandran
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
- Movie name
- Navarathinam
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 24 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This sensual duet from the 1977 movie Navarathinam describes the beauty of intimacy and romantic discovery. The 'new place' serves as a metaphor for marital union and love, where mysterious feelings, passion, and youthful desires naturally become understood without needing words or instructions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Puriyaadhadhai puriya vaikkum pudhu idam / Adhu pirindhu vittaal pozhudhellaam”
Rhyming of the second letter across consecutive lines, such as 'Puriyaadhadhai' and 'Adhu' or 'Theriyaadha' and 'Thaenoorum'.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Puriyaadhadhai puriya vaikkum pudhu idam”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in a line, like 'Puriyaadhadhai', 'puriya', 'pudhu'.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Thaenoorum inba vellam paayumidam”
Comparing happiness/joy to a flowing flood of honey ('Thaenoorum inba vellam').
Repetition / Sol Porul Pinvarunilai Ani
“Theriyaadha vibaramellaam theriyumidam / Thaenoorum inba vellam paayumidam”
Repetition of the phrase '-idam' (place) at the end of multiple lines to build rhythmic symmetry.
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Trivia
Navarathinam (1977) stars M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role, featuring nine different heroines representing nine precious gems ('Navarathinam'). The film's musical score was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, with lyrics penned by celebrated poet Na. Kamarasan.
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