- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Avar Enakke Sontham
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Nov 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Thaenil Aadum Rojaa' is a deeply romantic song from the film 'Avar Enakke Sontham' (1977). The song captures the pure bliss of love, comparing the beloved's affection and presence to nature's sweetest treasures—a rose dripping with honey, a soothing breeze, and sugarcane-like sweet words. Through sensory imagery and heartfelt emotion, the protagonist expresses how true love turns life into a living paradise and everyday memories into poetic masterpieces.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Thaenil aadum rojaa”
'Thaenil aadum rojaa' compares the joy and sweetness of the beloved to a rose swaying gracefully while submerged in honey.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“En nenjam ponnoonjal aada kanden”
'En nenjam ponnoonjal aada kanden' visualizes the heart swinging on a golden swing, representing pure bliss and exaltation.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Karumbena nee sollum mazhalai”
'Karumbena nee sollum mazhalai' compares the endearing words spoken by the beloved directly to sugarcane.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Thaenil aadum rojaa”
The refrain 'Thaenil aadum rojaa / Poonthendral aada kanden' repeats throughout the song to anchor the thematic feeling of sweetness and rhythmic joy.
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Trivia
The music for 'Avar Enakke Sontham' (1977) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring soulful vocals by P. Susheela and K. J. Yesudas. Lyricist Kannadasan crafted the song using rich classical imagery, such as referencing 'Manivanna' (a name for Lord Krishna) to blend divine imagery with romantic love.
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