- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Priya
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 18 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song uses an mythological allegory from the Ramayana, comparing the protagonist's rescue effort to Hanuman crossing the ocean to find and protect Sita (Sri Rama's consort) who is held captive. The hero sings secretly to signal his presence to Priya, reassuring her that he has bypassed security and is ready to rescue her from danger. He encourages her to overcome fear and send him a coded voice signal so they can locate each other and execute their escape.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Allegory / Mythological Allusion
“Sriraamanin srideviyae Hanumaan unnai kaakka”
Compares the hero's covert rescue mission to save Priya with Hanuman crossing the ocean to rescue Sita from Ravana's prison in the Ramayana.
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Paadi paadi azhaikindren”
The word 'Paadi' is repeated sequentially for rhythmic emphasis and emotional intensity.
Rhyme (Edhukai / Internal Rhyme)
“Thayakkam enna kalakam enna”
Rhythmic pairing of words like 'Thayakkam' and 'Kalakam' to create musical harmony in distress description.
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