- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- A. M. Rajaa, P. Susheela
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Mallika (1957 film)
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this tragic and emotional song from the 1957 Tamil film 'Mallika', the protagonist addresses the heavenly realm (vaanulagu) that seems to be summoning her toward death. She pleads with the heavens to hold back its urgency, asking for just a brief moment so she can visit her beloved's palace one final time. She describes love as a dream-like poem of life that she wishes to sing once before peacefully resting in her lover's lap. Her ultimate desire before departing the mortal world is to look into her soulmate's eyes, say her final goodbye, and receive his leave. Written by A. Maruthakasi, the lyric eloquently expresses themes of deep devotion, tragic parting, and mortal longing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Ennai azhaikkum vaanulagae”
Addressing the 'vaanulagu' (heavenly world/heavens) as a living entity urgently calling out to the singer.
Metaphor
“Kaadhalae kanvu ennum Kavidhai thannai vaazh naalil”
Comparing love to a dream and a poetic song lived during one's lifetime.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Yeno avasaramae ennai Azhaikkum vaanulagae”
Repetition of the refrain highlighting the central theme of tragic urgency and inevitable departure.
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Trivia
The 1957 film 'Mallika' starred Gemini Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi. The soundtrack featured compositions by P. Adinarayana Rao, with deeply expressive lyrics written by poet A. Maruthakasi.
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