- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Veettuku Veedu
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 10 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a seductive and poetic expression of romance and feminine allure. The speaker coyly communicates her consent through subtle gestures rather than direct speech. She describes herself as an epic poem of love and a living portrait of womanhood, inviting her lover into a realm of intimate union where mind and body harmonize in paradise.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaadhalil naan oru kaaviyam / Penmaiyil naan oru oviyam”
The speaker directly equates herself to an epic poem ('kaaviyam') and a masterpiece painting ('oviyam').
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Sandhithaal andha sorgam / Sindhithaal konjam vetkam”
The second consonant 'ndh' rhymes across consecutive lines, creating a smooth rhythmic flow.
Allusion / Biblical Parallels
“Thattungal thirakkattum”
The phrase 'Thattungal thirakkattum' directly echoes the well-known biblical line 'Knock and it shall be opened', adapted into a romantic context.
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Trivia
Veettuku Veedu (1970) was a popular Tamil comedy film directed by C. V. Rajendran, starring Nagesh and Lakshmi. Lyricist Kannadasan skillfully adapted the classical biblical refrain 'Knock and it shall be opened' into a playful Tamil romantic song.
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