- Lyricist
- Poonguyilan
- Singers
- S. N. Surendar, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Sattam Oru Iruttarai
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Dec 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic track captures the sweet tender feelings that blossom in moments of solitude and love. The lovers reflect on how love softens even the hardest of hearts, bringing forth poetry, melodies, and cherished memories of youth. They express their deep surrender and longing to unite with each other, celebrating the joy and transformation brought into their lives by love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Kallaana nenjangal kooda Ilam pennaalae poovaaga maarum”
Comparing a hardened heart turning soft to a flower blooming ('Kallaana nenjangal... poovaaga maarum').
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Inimaiyin kavithaigal piranthathu / Ilamaiyin ninaivugal paranthathu”
Rhyming of the second letter 'ni' in 'Inimaiyin' and 'Ilamaiyin'.
Simile
“Isai kaattraaga ennodu koodi / Pudhu oottraaga inbangal”
Comparing music to breeze ('Isai kaattraaga') and joys to a fresh spring ('Pudhu oottraaga').
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Trivia
'Thanimaiyilae Oru Raagam' is one of the most celebrated songs from the blockbuster film Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981), directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film marked a major career breakthrough for Vijayakanth, and the soundtrack composed by duo Shankar-Ganesh remains iconic in Tamil cinema music history.
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