- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Orey Muththam
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Jul 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This delightful composition from 'Orey Muththam' celebrates love, destiny, and the joy of starting a new chapter in life. The protagonist playfully calls out to his beloved, encouraging her to dance freely in the flowing river of life and joy. Through imagery of pure white garments and symbolic gestures like applying vermilion and lighting camphor lamps, the song highlights purity of intent, marital harmony, and blissful union. Kannadasan's lyrical philosophy frames human life as a grand epic poetically guided by fate. Ilaiyaraaja's breezy melody, rendered gently by P. Jayachandran, captures an uplifting, celebratory mood that blends innocent romance with deep romantic devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Kulunga kulunga aadadiyo”
The phrase 'Kulunga kulunga' repeats the word to vividly convey the energetic, rhythmic swaying motion of dancing.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Unakkaagaththaanae ponnodamae”
The beloved is affectionately addressed as 'ponnodamae' (golden boat), symbolizing her as a precious vessel navigating the waters of life.
Parallelism / Anaphora
“Manam vellaithaan”
The repetitive structure of 'Manam vellaithaan / Udai vellaithaan' creates rhythmic harmony while emphasizing innocence and purity.
Philosophical Metaphor
“Kaaviyam vaazhvoru kaaviyam”
'Kaaviyam vaazhvoru kaaviyam' compares human existence to an epic poem, encouraging the lovers to write a new chapter together.
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Trivia
'Orey Muththam' (1980) was directed by C. A. Balakrishnan, featuring music composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja. Sung effortlessly by P. Jayachandran with lyrics by Kannadasan, this track stands out for its sweet, rustic river-folk tune integrated with classic film music arrangements.
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