- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Ninaithadhai Mudippavan
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This playful and flirtatious romantic song from Ninaithadhai Mudippavan expresses admiration for feminine beauty through dance and artistic metaphors. The protagonist praises the graceful movements and beauty of his beloved, asserting that art and beauty lose their true value without a devoted admirer to appreciate them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhythmic Refrain (Santham / Folk Cadence)
“Thaannae thaannae thannaana thaanaa”
The usage of folk rhythmic sounds 'Thaannae thaannae thannaana thaanaa' sets a lively dance rhythm and musical tempo.
Philosophical Metaphor (Roobagam)
“Rasigan illaadha azhagum kalaiyum / Perumai kollaadhammaa…”
Beauty and fine arts are compared to unfulfilled treasures that gain value only when appreciated by an admirer.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Maan kutti polae madiyil vizhalaamaa”
The gentle and affectionate rest onto the lap is compared to a innocent young deer ('Maan kutti polae').
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Trivia
Ninaithadhai Mudippavan (1974) stars M. G. Ramachandran and Latha. The film's musical score was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics written by Kannadasan.
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