- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Ponnunjal
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Varuvaan mogana rooban yena' from Ponnunjal (1973) portrays the heightened romantic anticipation of a young woman yearning for her beloved. She describes her state of transformation from an innocent maiden into a captivating beauty (Mogini) while waiting for her handsome prince (Mogana Rooban). Kannadasan's lyrics evoke rich sensory imagery of midnight romance, comparing her sweet speech to honey-like Tamil and describing nature itself—the cool breeze and midnight moon—as participating in her romantic reverie.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagim)
“Poovidhazh oram thaen thamizh thulla”
Compares sweet words to 'Honey Tamil' (Thaen Thamizh) and lips to 'Flower petals' (Poovidhazh).
Alliteration / Monai
“Varuvaan mogana rooban yena / Kaathirundha kanniyival mogini aanaal”
Repetition of the 'M' sound in 'mogana' and 'mogini' creating a rhythmic melodic cadence.
Mythological Allusion
“Vaanam thirandhu oorvasi vandhaal”
References Urvashi, the legendary celestial nymph, to metaphorically exalt feminine charm and divine beauty.
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Trivia
Ponnunjal (1973) is a classic Tamil romantic drama film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Usha Nandini. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and this song features vocals by P. Susheela, capturing Kannadasan's masterful blend of classical Tamil imagery with romantic lyricism.
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