- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Anubavam Puthumai
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Jan 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song captures a poignant, romantic moment of longing and reconciliation between lovers. The protagonist addresses her partner, questioning the newfound distance and hesitation in his eyes. She reminds him of their shared past, their intimate bond, and questions whether true love can ever be forgotten or numbed by distance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)
“Andru nadanthathu nadakkalaam / Antha kadhavugal thirakkalaam / Indru marumurai padikkalaam / Nindra kavithaiyai mudikkalaam”
The suffix '-laam' repeats across four consecutive lines, creating a rhythmic and musical flow (Iyaipu) characteristic of classical Tamil songwriting.
Metaphor
“Nindra kavithaiyai mudikkalaam”
Love/relationship is metaphorically described as an unfinished poem ('Nindra kavithai') that can now be completed.
Monai (Alliteration / First Letter Rhyme)
“Paadal solla solla valarum / Paruvam mella mella malarum”
The starting letter 'Pa' rhymes across both lines ('Paadal' and 'Paruvam'), establishing Monai, a foundational Tamil prosodic feature.
Metaphor
“virunthilae magizhavaa nenjame”
Romantic togetherness and sensual reunion are compared to enjoying a grand feast ('virunthu').
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Trivia
'Yaen ondrodu ondraaga undaagum' is a classic track from the 1967 film 'Anubavam Puthumai', composed by the legendary M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Poet Kannadasan. L. R. Eswari's uniquely alluring vocal texture elevates the song's intimate and seductive tone, making it one of her iconic renditions from the golden era of Tamil film music.
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