- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Marupiravi
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Oct 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Sontham ini un madiyil' from the 1973 film Marupiravi is a deeply romantic and sensual track expressing intense love and longing between lovers. The protagonist speaks of finding complete solace, belonging, and heavenly ecstasy in the presence of his beloved. He expresses that his heart cannot rest without her and eagerly anticipates the night of intimacy where affection and passion will overflow.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaigal (Alliteration)
“Sontham ini un madiyil / Sorkkam ini un azhagil”
Matching initial consonant sounds across adjacent lines or words, such as 'Sontham' and 'Sorkkam' forming an aesthetically pleasing rhythm.
Etukai (Assonance / Second-letter Rhyme)
“Sontham ini un madiyil / Sorkkam ini un azhagil”
Repetition of second letter pattern ('n' sound) across lines: 'Sontham' and 'Sorkkam'.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Thaen kinnam undu…..”
Comparing sweet intimate encounters to a 'Thaen kinnam' (bowl of honey) and womanly grace to a 'Velli kudam' (silver pot).
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Trivia
The film 'Marupiravi' (1973), starring Muthuraman and Manjula, features music composed by T. R. Pappa. Lyrics were penned by the legendary poet Kannadasan, with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam delivering a memorable soulful vocal rendition.
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