- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Rajathi Rojakili
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Nov 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poetic song from Rajathi Rojakili expresses profound romantic admiration and lyrical beauty. The singer muses over the enchanting presence of his beloved, questioning whether the lover is Cupid or a magnificent temple chariot, and whether the beloved is a deer, gem, or living sculpture. Through rich imagery of nature, stars, and traditional ornamentation, the song paints a picture of divine bliss brought on by dreamlike romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Vaanil minnum velli meenpol”
Compares the shine of jewels or beauty to a silver star twinkling in the night sky using the explicit comparison word 'pol'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Paavai vanna kovai Idhazh pavalam”
Metaphorically equates her lips to red coral and the scarlet gourd fruit to emphasize her vivid beauty.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kanavinil vanthathu kavithaigal thanthathu”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the start of adjacent words/phrases creating a musical rhythm.
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Trivia
'Yaaro Manmathan' from Rajathi Rojakili (1985) features music composed by Chandrabose with lyrics by Muthulingam. Sung delightfully by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, it highlights Chandrabose's signature melodic style in mid-80s Tamil cinema.
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