- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Kanniyin Kathali
- Movie release year
- 1949
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duetto from 'Kanniyin Kathali' expresses the deep, transcendent love between two soulmates facing social divide. The heroine addresses her beloved as her king and soul's light, longing for an eternal life together uninterrupted by earthly separations. The hero hesitantly questions whether a poor wanderer like himself can rightfully dream of being with a high-born lady, wondering why a princess who knows only comfort would choose a life of hardship with him. In response, the heroine affirms that true, unblemished love transcends status, wealth, and societal divisions, declaring that she will gladly savor hardship like nectar as long as they are together, and even death will only unite them in heaven.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Puvi raja en aaruyir jothiyae”
Refers to the lover as the 'light of the soul' (aaruyir jothiyae), representing hope and spiritual unity.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Alai kadal servaan pol maghizhvom”
Compares their joyful union to ocean waves merging seamlessly into the sea (Alai kadal servaan pol).
Simile (Uvamai)
“Vilai aagatha porul pol naanae”
The hero compares his low social standing to a worthless, unsellable object (Vilai aagatha porul pol).
Metaphor & Simile
“Madhuvena suvaipaenae”
Compares enduring hardship for love to savoring intoxicating sweet nectar (Madhuvena suvaipaenae).
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Trivia
Released in 1949, 'Kanniyin Kathali' holds historic importance as the debut film featuring lyrics written by Kaviarasu Kannadasan, marking the start of his legendary career in Tamil cinema music.
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