- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- Hariharan
- Music director
- T. Rajendar
- Movie name
- Monisha En Monalisa
- Movie release year
- 1999
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Sept 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Monisha En Monalisa' is an impassioned plea to a beloved, celebrating the sacredness, permanence, and depth of true love. The protagonist contrasts genuine affection with superficial lust, stating that while some seek temporary pleasures or multiple connections, true lovers remain devoted to one single person for a lifetime. He emphasizes that love, once given, cannot be replaced or forgotten.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora (Initial Repetition / Monai)
“Silarukku thevai thegamthaan... Silarukku thevai idhayamthaan”
Repetition of the phrase 'Silarukku thevai' at the start of consecutive lines to create a strong rhythmic rhythm and draw a contrast between lust and true love.
Metaphor (Uruval)
“Kadal mel muththu midhapathillai / Penmanathai aazham enbaen”
Compares a woman's mind to the deep sea and love to a pearl hidden deep underwater, emphasizing that true love requires deep emotional commitment to uncover.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Ponaal idhayam thirumbaathu / Veroru idhayam porunthaathu”
The lines end with matching rhyming suffixes ('thirumbaathu', 'porunthaathu', 'mudiyaathu') to enhance the poetic cadence.
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Trivia
The film 'Monisha En Monalisa' (1999) was written, directed, produced, and scored entirely by T. Rajendar, who is legendary in Tamil cinema for his signature rhyming dialogues and rhythmic lyricism.
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