- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Uyarndha Manithan
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This romantic duet from the classic movie Uyarndha Manithan (1968) expresses romantic bliss and admiration of beauty between lovers. The male protagonist compares his beloved's physical features to precious items like silver cups, gold hands, pearls, and diamond statues, marveling at her captivating presence. He describes the intoxicating feeling of love that makes time freeze and sparks an instant connection between their souls.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagam)
“Vellikkinnamthaan / Thanga kaigalil”
Comparing body parts to precious materials like silver cups (Vellikkinnam), gold hands (Thanga kaigalil), pearls (Muthu punnagai), and diamond statues (Vaira silai).
Rhetorical Question (Santhaygam / Metaphorical Query)
“Meeno maaano / Paalo thaeno”
Asking rhetorical questions comparing her eyes to fish or deer, and her lips to milk or honey.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Muthirai kannangal enna / Mogathil thudithadhenna”
Repetition of consonant sounds like 'M' in 'Muthirai', 'Mogathil', 'Meeno', 'Maano'.
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Trivia
The iconic song from Uyarndha Manithan (1968) features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics penned by Vaali, sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki.
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