- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Suseela
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Snegithi
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This sensual song from the movie Snegithi (1970) features a dancer or heroine enticing her beloved king with poetic charm and allure. She questions the deep spell and intoxication that overcomes his mind whenever he thinks of his 'Queen'. She calls him to leave behind his hesitations and distant glances to fully immerse himself in love, comparing her form to a finely painted picture and a delicate musical instrument meant to be played.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Kanni en mugam oru chiththiram”
The speaker compares her body to a Veena ('Veenaiyallavaa') and her face to a portrait ('Kanni en mugam oru chiththiram').
Rhetorical Question
“Raani endrathum mayakkamenna”
The opening refrain questions why the mention of 'Queen' induces intoxicating romance in the King's heart.
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Etti nindru paarpathilae / En eera idhazh thenamudham”
The second letters of 'Etti' and 'En' rhyme in classical Tamil poetic fashion.
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Trivia
The song features lyrics penned by the legendary poet Kannadasan. Snegithi (1970) is a lesser-known Tamil feature film starring Geminiganesan, Ravichandran, and Bharathi, featuring music composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu.
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