- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Nangooram
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Sept 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a witty, satirical narrative about a haughty, beautiful queen who holds extremely high standards for a groom. Many kings come to woo her, but she rejects them all, deeming none worthy. Ironically, after rejecting every prince in the realm, she ultimately falls for a ordinary guy with squinted eyes. The song uses lighthearted banter and humor to comment on human picky nature and the unpredictable quirks of love, brought to life through Kannadasan's playful lyrics and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's energetic vocals.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Singaara pattanathil raani oruthi / Sendhooram theetti vandhaal saelai thiruthi”
Rhyming word endings creating a rhythmic cadence (oruthi / thiruthi).
Uvamai (Simile/Metaphor)
“Jaadai mullai poo paarvai mathaapoo”
Comparing her subtle gesture to a jasmine flower and her sparkling gaze to a firework sparkler.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kadasiyilae oruthanai thaan pudichadhu ponnu / Kadhaiyai kelu avanukku thaan onnarai kannu”
A clean end-rhyme scheme emphasizing humor in the storyline.
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by V. Kumar for the 1979 movie Nangooram, this track showcases Kannadasan's mastery over humorous storytelling in light music format, famously rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam with dramatic expressions.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Nangooram
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.