- Lyricist
- Villiputhan
- Singers
- A. M. Raja, P. Susheela
- Music director
- C. N. Pandurangan
- Movie name
- Boologa Rambai – 1958
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Jul 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic duet from the 1958 movie Boologa Rambai expresses romantic devotion through rich classical Tamil imagery. The lovers describe how their inner thoughts and emotions are reflected through their eyes, comparing a beloved gaze to a living, speaking portrait and a joyful epic poem. Through metaphors of nature—the water lily seeking the moon and waves singing a heart song—they celebrate their deep emotional connection. The song celebrates eternal love, framing it in terms of traditional Tamil art, music, literature (Iyal Isai), and celestial steadfastness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagamy (Metaphor)
“Pesum ooviyam”
Comparing the lover's gaze to a speaking painting ('Pesum ooviyam') and light in the eyes to a joyful poem ('Inba kaaviyam').
Anupraas (Alliteration / Etukai)
“Kannilaadum jodhi pesum”
Repetition of consonant sounds like 'k' and 'j' in 'Kannilaadum jodhi pesum' creating musical harmony.
Nature Symbolism
“Amudha nila uravai kaana alli theduthae”
The relationship between the water lily ('alli') and the nectar moon ('amudha nila') symbolizes natural yearning and devotion.
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Trivia
Boologa Rambai (1958) starred Gemini Ganesan and Anjali Devi. The soundtrack was composed by C. N. Pandurangan, featuring playback singing by legendary vocalists A. M. Raja and P. Susheela, written in classic literary Tamil by poet Villiputhan.
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