- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Orey Muththam
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Jul 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and romantic song features the protagonist coaxing his beloved to shed her shyness and dance joyfully in the river. He lovingly addresses her with affectionate titles like 'Raja ponnu' (royal girl) and 'ponnodamae' (golden vessel), expressing his excitement as her groom and urging her to celebrate their togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Onomatopoeic Repetition)
“Kulunga kulunga aadadiyo”
The word 'Kulunga' is repeated continuously ('Kulunga kulunga') to vividly imitate the rhythmic shaking or swaying movement during a energetic water dance.
Simile (Upamai)
“Mainaavai pola mozhi pesadi”
Comparing the heroine's speech to the sweet calling of a myna bird ('Mainaavai pola mozhi pesadi').
Metaphor (Uruvakamm)
“Unakkaagaththaanae ponnodamae”
The heroine is affectionately metaphorized as a 'ponnodam' (golden vessel/boat) drifting gracefully.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Mamava paarththu poochchoodadi”
Repetition of the 'Ma' sound in consecutive words across lines ('Mamava', 'Mainaavai', 'Maappillai', 'Magaraasi').
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Trivia
'Orey Muththam' (1980) featured music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by the legendary Kannadasan. P. Jayachandran's energetic vocals perfectly captured the joyous, playful rural romantic atmosphere designed for the sequence.
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