- Lyricist
- M. K. Aathmanathan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Pudhaiyal
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song uses rich nature imagery—specifically comparing flowers like the lotus, lily, and jasmine alongside elements like the sun, moon, and beetles—to metaphorically convey romantic longing and natural beauty. The lotus smiling at the morning sun causes young maidens to feel envious, serving as a poetic comparison for incomparable charm. Similarly, the relationship between the longing jasmine flower and the hovering beetle reflects the eager anticipation and devotion in romantic courtship. As youth ripens, silent glances between lovers express deep romantic poetry without words. Rooted in classical Tamil literary motifs (Sangam symbolism), the lyricist uses flora and fauna to mirror human affection, desire, and the transformative joy of falling in love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Nee sengathir kandu sirippadhanaalae”
Attributing human emotions and actions like smiling ('sirippadhanaalae') to the lotus blooming upon seeing the sun.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Kannum kannum kavidhai paada”
Comparing silent, affectionate glances between lovers to the composition of poetry.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kannum kannum kavidhai paada”
Repetition of the initial consonant/vowel sound sound 'Ka' across 'Kannum' and 'Kavidhai'.
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