- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Idhu Sathiyam
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song poetically compares a beautifully dressed woman walking through the streets to a gorgeously decorated temple chariot in procession. Kannadasan uses vivid sensory imagery to capture her delicate waist, conch-white neck, and mesmerizing walk, wondering how young hearts can withstand such intoxicating charm. Her graceful presence acts as a bridge for separated lovers and spellbinds onlookers, holding the eyes of men captive as their minds drink in the bliss of her alluring beauty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Metaphor)
“Singaara thaerukku saela katti”
Compares a beautiful woman adorned in traditional clothes to an ornate temple chariot (Singaara thaer).
Erattai Kilavi / Onomatopoeia
“Jilujilu jiluvena izhuthu vandhaa”
'Jilujilu' is an echoic word used to depict a lively, sparkling, and refreshing rhythmic movement.
Adukku Thodaru (Repetition)
“Chinna chinna idaiyinil poova katti”
Repetition of words like 'Chinna chinna' and 'Mella mella' to emphasize gentleness and charm.
Uvamaani (Metaphor)
“Sangu vella kazhuthukku”
Compares a smooth white neck to a polished conch shell ('Sangu vella kazhuthu').
Uvagam (Metaphor / Hyperbole)
“Aadavargal kan irandai kaidhi aakkum”
Describes the gaze of men being 'imprisoned' by the sight of her beauty.
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Trivia
'Idhu Sathiyam' (1963) featured music composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy with lyrics penned by Kannadasan. Kannadasan's signature style shines through the blend of classical Tamil metaphors (such as comparing a neck to a conch shell) with catchy folk-rhythmic structures.
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