- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Udutha Sarojini, Latha
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Yaar Jambulingam
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Nov 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song vividly describes a dancer's mesmerizing stage performance, capturing both her physical grace and the spellbound atmosphere around her. As her glittery dress flashes and the stage shines, nature itself joins in admiration—cuckoos sing alongside her and colorful parrots watch in awe. The lyrics elaborate on her glowing expressions, red lips, and precious gem pendant while celebrating how her lotus-like elegance captivates both poets and artists.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition)
“Aadi aadi asainthaal”
The word 'Aadi' is repeated sequentially ('Aadi aadi') to emphasize continuous, rhythmic dancing motion.
Irattai Kilavi (Onomatopoeia)
“Aval aadai palapalakka / Medai minuminukka”
'Palapalakka' and 'Minuminukka' use rhythmic doubling of sound to imitate glistening and sparkling effects.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kuvintha vaai thiranthu sivantha idhazh viriththu / Kuththuvilakku mottu pakkuvamaai maraiththu”
Repetition of the 'Ku' sound at the start of consecutive lines ('Kuvintha' / 'Kuththuvilakku').
Metaphor (Uvamaai)
“Thamarai pennazhagi oru kaalaal idai kulunga”
The dancer is poetically compared to a lotus flower beauty ('Thamarai pennazhagi').
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Trivia
'Yaar Jambulingam' (1972) is an action-drama film starring Jaishankar. The song's music was scored by veteran composer T. R. Pappa, known for his classical and folk-infused film scores, with lyricist Vaali capturing traditional literary tropes of female beauty.
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