- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, K. J. Jesudas
- Music director
- Anand Sankar
- Movie name
- Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic duet explores the romantic ecstasy and intimacy of two lovers whose connection feels poetic and divine. Through vivid imagery, the song portrays how love relieves life's burdens, transforming physical sensation into spiritual bliss where every touch feels like a soft bouquet of flowers and every glance entangles the heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Male :Poochendu pol ennai nee theendum neram”
Compares the gentle and sweet touch of the lover to a soft bouquet of flowers ('poochendu pol').
Metaphor (Uvagam)
“Meen valai vizhiyoo”
Metaphorically compares captivating eyes to a fishing net ('meen valai') that captures the lover's heart.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Kaadhal noiyil vaadum manadhinai / Kaigal vandhu kaaku vendum”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound ('Kaadhal', 'Kaigal', 'Kaaku') creating poetic rhythm across the lines.
Metaphor (Uvagam)
“Thaen mazhai vizhumo”
Frames sweet romantic words and intimacy as a rain of honey falling upon the lovers.
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Trivia
The 1986 film 'Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai' features lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song highlights classic 1980s Tamil cinema romantic metaphors where youth and romance are personified as written poetry.
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