- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Sugamana Raagangal
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This sensual duet from 'Sugamana Raagangal' (1985), composed by M. S. Viswanathan and written by Vaali, portrays a passionate exchange between two lovers anticipating intimate night togetherness. Using classic Sangam-inspired metaphors, the lovers express their deep longing through artistic imagery of music, nature, and nectar. The lyrics describe the beloved's body as a veena played expertly by her king, her eyes singing melodies, and their ultimate union described as a river merging seamlessly into the ocean.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Un udhadu ennum kadhavu konjam”
Compares lips to a door harboring nectar ('kal') inside.
Simile (Upamai)
“Kaattril oru dheepam polae”
Compares the yearning heart to a lamp flickering precariously in the breeze.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Maeni oru veenai endru”
Equates the human body to a veena instrument played softly by the beloved.
Simile (Upamai)
“Kadal varum nathiyena kaniyae enai nee kalanthaada”
Compares the romantic confluence of lovers to a river flowing into the sea.
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Trivia
Composed by veteran maestro M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Vaali, this duet showcases the versatile vocal pairing of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam, known for rendering classical-infused romantic melodies in 1980s Tamil cinema.
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