- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Utharavindri Ulle Vaa
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This haunting song expresses the haunting feelings of love, longing, and poignant nostalgia of a woman addressing her lord and lover. Describing herself appearing like a captivating Mohini (enchantress) under the eerie beauty of a waning moon near a river of sweet honey, she reminisces about her lover's triumphant return from the historic battle of Kalinga and their romantic union during an auspicious astrological alignment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Mohini pol vandhen nadha…”
The speaker compares her eerie, ethereal, and captivating appearance to a 'Mohini' (enchantress) under the waning moon.
Alliteration / Rhyme (Edugai)
“Thaenatran karaiyinilae / Theipiraiyin iravinilae”
The second letters of 'Thaenatran' and 'Theipiraiyin' rhyme harmoniously, creating a rhythmic poetic effect.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thaenatran karaiyinilae”
'Thaenaru' (river of honey) metaphorically evokes a landscape brimming with sweetness, romance, and sensory delight.
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Trivia
The song features classical allusions to history and mythology, referencing the famous Battle of Kalinga as well as the auspicious Hindu astrological time 'Aavani Rohini Ashtami' (the birth time of Lord Krishna).
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