- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singers
- K. S. Chithra, Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kangalin Vaarthaigal
- Movie release year
- 1998
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Oct 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic lyrical piece draws rich allegories from Hindu mythology, comparing the deep affection between lovers to the eternal divine pairings of Rama-Sita and Krishna-Radha. The heroine expresses her profound longing and devotion, equating her life and emotions to classical music where her beloved represents her rhythm and melody.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Neeyo gaanam vazhangidum vaani”
Compares the beloved to 'Vaani' (Saraswati) and the singer to a honeybee ('thaenee') feeding on Tamil music.
Alliteration (Edhugai)
“Aagaasam thoovum senthaen mazhai / Aadhaaram aagum kaadhal kalai”
The second letter consonant rhyming 'ga' in 'Aagaasam' and 'Aadhaaram' creates a pleasant lyrical harmony.
Mythological Allusion
“Sree raamanae unnai seethai thaedinaal”
Refers to Sita searching for Rama, Radha singing for Gopala, and Kama (god of love) to elevate earthly love to a sacred level.
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Trivia
The song uses mythological metaphors like Sita (Vaidhegi) and Radha to portray pure, devotional romance, a common trope in classic Tamil cinema music.
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