- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- K. Jamunarani
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Raja Malaiya Simman
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic song expresses a heroine's eager desire to marry her beloved openly and joyfully so that the entire world recognizes their union. She describes herself as a playful floral garland for him and acknowledges that her happiness and life's nectar reside in his loving hands. She prays that his love for her remains steadfast and continues to flourish throughout their lives without any diminishment of joy, leading to a grand and happy marriage seen by all.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Un sallaaba poomaalai naan”
The heroine describes herself as a floral garland ('poomaalai') crafted for her lover's pleasure, symbolizing devotion and beauty.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Un anbae en inbam / En vaazhvin amudham”
The hero's love is equated directly to 'amudham' (nectar of life), highlighting its sweetness and life-giving quality.
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Un anbullam maaramalae / En aanandham kuraiyaamalae”
The lines end with matching suffixes '-maalae', creating a harmonious rhythmic flow.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Raja Malaiya Simman' (1959) is a classic Tamil action-adventure film starring Rajan (Sivaji Ganesan) and B. Saroja Devi. The soundtrack composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy featured iconic playback singing by K. Jamunarani, with lyricist A. Maruthakasi penning evocative and celebratory romantic verses.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Raja Malaiya Simman
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.