- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Mounam Kalaikirathu
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a playful and romantic courtship track where the male protagonist flirtatiously addresses his beloved using poetic compliments. He compares her beauty to an unfading jasmine and a stream, inviting her to experience love and romantic union with him. Throughout the song, he playfully boasts about his charm while expressing his deep longing and excitement for her affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mala idai oru noola / Naan adhil neendhum manmadha odam”
Comparing the woman's waist to a fine thread between mountains ('Mala idai oru noola') and calling himself Cupid's boat ('Manmadha odam').
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Pudhu pudhu valaiyal osai thaan”
Repetition of words like 'Pudhu pudhu' and 'vaa vaa vaa' to add rhythmic emphasis and musical enthusiasm.
Rhyme & Rhythm (Iyaibu / Monai)
“Katti kolla otti kolla oththukadi”
Use of internal rhyme and rhythm with 'Katti kolla otti kolla' to enhance the playful musical flow.
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Trivia
'Mounam Kalaikirathu' (1986) featured music composed by the composer duo Shankar-Ganesh, with lyrics written by the renowned poet Pulamaipithan.
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