- Lyricist
- M. P. Sivan
- Singer
- A. P. Komala
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kumari
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song 'Solla Solla' from the 1952 film Kumari expresses the delicate emotion of bashful romance. The protagonist describes how shyness resurfaces whenever she attempts to express her feelings, while her desire creeps closer like an innocent, beloved child. The sight of her beloved sets her mind racing and dancing with excitement beyond her control. She metaphorically describes herself as a puppet moved by his profound love, with her heart seeking nothing but his happiness. She acknowledges his magnetic gaze which kindles a strong longing in her to spend her life as his devoted partner.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Solla solla / Etti etti paakkudhae / Kitta kitta pogudhe…..”
The words 'Solla solla', 'Etti etti', and 'Kitta kitta' repeat consecutively to build rhythm and accentuate the continuous, evolving nature of her feelings.
Upamai (Simile)
“Chella pillai polae aasai”
Compares her desire ('aasai') to a cherished/pampered child ('chella pillai') drawing near.
Upamai (Simile)
“Aadum bommai polae ennai”
Compares herself to a dancing puppet ('aadum bommai') controlled by the overwhelming influence of her lover's affection.
Uruvagaimai / Metaphor
“Gaandha vegamaana paarvai”
Describes the lover's captivating look as a 'magnetic force' ('gaandha vegamaana paarvai') that instantly draws her towards him.
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Trivia
'Kumari' (1952) was one of the early career soundtracks composed by 'Isai Thilagam' K. V. Mahadevan before he established his legendary dominance in Tamil film music. The song is sung by A. P. Komala, a prominent playback singer of the 1950s known for her sweet, expressive vocal timbre.
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