- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Irandil Ondru
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Sangeetha Poo Mazhaiyae' from 'Irandil Ondru' (1988) is a playful and romantic duet between lovers expressing their impatience and boundaries before marriage. The hero describes his intense longing as a sweet affliction that only the heroine's touch can cure, urging her not to delay their union. He metaphorically asks for her presence to soothe his longing during the cold Margazhi season. In response, the heroine gently sets moral boundaries, reminding him that maidenly dignity and marriage traditions should be respected. She metaphorically compares herself to an unripe fruit that shouldn't be savored prematurely, promising that true bliss will arrive once they are wedded with auspicious rituals. The playful banter captures the tug-of-war between youthful passion and traditional decorum, wrapped in Ilaiyaraaja's melodious orchestration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை / உருவகம்)
“Sangeetha poo mazhaiyae en santhegam theeraliyae”
The lover addresses his beloved as 'Sangeetha poo mazhaiyae' (shower of musical flowers), metaphorically comparing her presence to a refreshing rainfall of floral melody.
Simile / Uvamai (உவமை)
“Maanthalir maeni thottaal”
The heroine's tender body is compared to a fresh, soft mango leaf ('Maanthalir maeni').
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Mogam ennum theeyil unthan”
Desire/Passion is metaphorically depicted as a fire ('Mogam ennum theeyil') that clouds rational judgment.
Emoni / Anaphora (அடுக்குத் தொடர்)
“Kaaththirunthu kaaththirunthu”
Repetition of words like 'Kaaththirunthu kaaththirunthu' and 'Aagaathu aagaathu' to emphasize intense waiting and refusal respectively.
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, 'Irandil Ondru' (1988) features lyrics by the legendary producer-lyricist Panchu Arunachalam. The song stands out for Mano and K.S. Chithra's playful vocal chemistry, blending traditional Tamil poetic metaphors with catchy 1980s duet arrangements.
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