- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Aagaya Thamaraigal
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Nov 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song celebrates the joyful union of two souls, comparing their love and togetherness to grand natural phenomena such as the confluence of sacred rivers like Gangai and Vaigai, and streams flowing eagerly to merge with the ocean. The lovers reflect on how their paths were destined to cross, finding immense sweetness, harmony, and eternal warmth in their sacred bond.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Gangaiyum vaigaiyum saernthathae”
Compares the union of two lovers to the confluence of the sacred rivers Gangai and Vaigai.
Personification (Tharkurippettra Ani)
“Neer aruvigal orr nadhiyena Yaen nadakkirathu”
Attributes human desires of seeking love to natural elements like streams flowing toward the ocean and flowers dancing for the lightning.
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Aanandha vellaththilae / Aadattum ullangal mangala naalithilae”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'Aa' across consecutive lines for musical rhythm.
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Trivia
The song comes from the 1985 Tamil film 'Aagaya Thamaraigal', featuring music composed by Gangai Amaran, who also penned the lyrics for this romantic track.
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