- Lyricist
- Aabavanan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, B. S. Sasirekha
- Music director
- Manoj – Gyan
- Movie name
- Uzhavan Magan
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Mar 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet from Uzhavan Magan portrays lovers finding expression and freedom through song and dance despite dark times and guards surrounding them. The male protagonist compares himself to a poet and leader driven by love, encouraging his partner to dance with courage on his shoulder. The female protagonist reflects on how difficult circumstances were like dark clouds imprisoning her, but the arrival of her beloved transformed even her constraints into bliss. Together, they defy restrictions, choosing music and companionship over fear.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Maalai karukkalilae mai iruttu velaiyilae / Cholai malarkalukku sorvu enna kaalgalukku”
The second consonant sound 'lai/lai' matches across adjacent words 'Maalai' and 'Cholai', creating a rhythmic cadence.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thunivirunthaal paada mudiyum / Thunaiyirunthaal aada mudiyum”
Repetition of the initial syllable 'Thu' in consecutive lines enhances the lyrical flow.
Uruvam (Metaphor)
“Androru naal pirantha nilavu / Muzhu mathiyaai valarntha azhagu / Indru pennaanathu edhiril nindraaduthu”
The female lover is metaphorically portrayed as the moon ('nilavu') that grew from a crescent into a full moon ('muzhu mathi') and took human form.
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Trivia
'Uzhavan Magan' (1987) was a major commercial hit starring Vijayakanth and Radhika, directed by R. Aravindraj. The soundtrack was composed by the duo Manoj–Gyan with lyrics written by producer-storywriter Aabavanan, featuring a rare duet combination of veteran singer T. M. Soundararajan alongside B. S. Sasireka.
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