- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Rojavin Raja
- Movie release year
- 1976
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Feb 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic duet from the film 'Rojavin Raja' captures the blissful intimacy and poetic expression of love between two soulmates. Through playful banter and deep romantic admiration, the lovers celebrate their romantic bond, comparing their passion to nature's beauties.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Vaira meengal thingal oonjal”
Comparing stars to diamond fish ('Vaira meengal') and the moon to a swing ('thingal oonjal') creates rich cosmic imagery.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Vaanam maanikkam”
The sky is poetically envisioned as a precious red ruby stone ('maanikkam').
Rhetorical Question
“Kanaigal yeithano”
The lyricist uses poetic questions to highlight how heavenly and perfect their union feels, as if orchestrated by Kama or Time itself.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Aaaa….kama dhevan karumbu villil / Kaala dhevan nammai paarthu”
The second letter harmony between 'Kama' and 'Kaala' creates a rhythmic acoustic cadence characteristic of classical Tamil lyrics.
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Trivia
The film 'Rojavin Raja' (1976) starred Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan and Vanisri in lead roles. Composed by the legendary M. S. Vishwanathan and penned by Kannadasan, this song remains celebrated for its evocative lyrical imagery and lush orchestration.
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