- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- En Magan
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Jul 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Sollaathae Sollaathae is a playful, romantic track from the 1974 Tamil film En Magan, featuring music by M. S. Viswanathan, lyrics by Kannadasan, and vocals by L. R. Eswari. The song captures the heroine teasing her lover, asking him to keep their sweet intimate exchanges a secret from the townsfolk. She describes their passionate bond as something purer than milk and sweeter than honey, using poetic imagery of clouds, lightning, and gold to evoke romance and intense affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Sollaathae sollaathae”
The phrase 'Sollaathae sollaathae' repeats the word consecutively to emphasize pleading and playfulness in the refrain.
Uvamai (Simile / Metaphor)
“Paalilum pudhiyathu thenilum iniyathu….oo….”
Compares the sweet intimacy shared between lovers to milk and honey, highlighting its freshness and sweetness.
Ethiray (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Megaththai pidiththu meththai viriththu”
The second consonant 'ga/th' in 'Megaththai' and 'meththai' creates a rhythmic sonic harmony.
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Minnalai idaiyil pinni izhuththu”
Describing the clouds as a mattress and lightning as a waist ornament creates surreal, evocative romantic imagery.
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Trivia
Rendered by L. R. Eswari, renowned for her energetic and sultry vocal stylings, this song stands out as a classic example of M. S. Viswanathan's vibrant composition style paired with Kannadasan's sensuous yet sophisticated lyricism during the golden age of Tamil cinema.
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