- Lyricist
- Thamarai
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Anu Malik
- Movie name
- Asoka
- Movie release year
- 2001
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This vibrant song portrays a young woman reveling in her own beauty, grace, and independence while wondering about her ultimate soulmate. She compares herself to nature's finest creations—a honey-dripping flower floating in a lullabying stream, the exquisite crescent moon, and a lotus blooming with pure love. Intrigued by the idea of romance, she calls upon the breeze to search for the extraordinary 'king of kings' capable of winning her heart and understanding her poetic soul.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (Osei Nayam)
“San sananana san sananana”
The recurring refrain 'San sananana' phonetically evokes the continuous, soft swishing sound of wind blowing through the air and water flowing.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Kavidhai polae vaazhum ennai”
Compares her ethereal, poetic life to a written poem using the explicit comparative word 'polae'.
Metaphor (Urugavam)
“Naan kaadhal konda thaamarai”
Directly identifies herself with a lotus blossoming with love, conveying purity and divine elegance.
Alliteration (Moondraam Ezhuthu / Monai)
“Thaalaattum odai neeril naan / Thaen thuligal sindhum poovaanaen”
The repetition of the consonant sound 'Th' creates a soft, lyrical melody across the lines.
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Trivia
'San Sanana' is the famous melody from the 2001 epic historical drama 'Asoka' starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor. Composed originally in Hindi by Anu Malik, the song features vocals by K. S. Chithra. The Tamil version's lyrics were adapted by acclaimed lyricist Thamarai, capturing the playful and sensory imagery of the original track.
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