- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singers
- S. Janaki, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Lakshmikanth Piyarilal
- Movie name
- Maayamani
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Jul 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song portrays the internal romantic turmoil and awakening of love in a royal context. The lyrics ponder the secret yearning of a queen whose stoic, statue-like composure dissolves as love takes hold of her heart. Through nature imagery—such as a beetle hovering over a flower and a lion drinking from a river of life—the song metaphorically describes the overwhelming impact of romantic glances and affectionate speech.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Kann kanai veesi”
Compares a glance/look cast from the eye directly to a sharp arrow ('kanai').
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Aasaikkadimai aanadhu silaiyae”
Refers to the woman/queen as a 'silai' (sculpture/statue) that has been captivated and enslaved by love.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Yararivaro rani nilaiyae / Aasaikkadimai aanadhu silaiyae”
The words 'nilaiyae' and 'silaiyae' at the end of consecutive lines create a melodious rhyming effect.
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Trivia
Maayamani (1964) is notable for featuring music composed by the famed Hindi film music director duo Lakshmikant–Pyarelal, marking one of their rare musical footprints in Tamil cinema during that era, with legendary singers S. Janaki and P. Susheela rendering this duet.
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