- Lyricist
- Jeeva Bharathy
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Devendran
- Movie name
- Ganam Courtar Avargale
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Mar 2021
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This duetting track from the 1988 Tamil film 'Ganam Courtar Avargale' centers on youthful exuberance, romantic flirtation, and sensual banter. The female protagonist expresses her deep longing, sleepless nights, and unrestrained desire, portraying youth and pleasure as life's greatest rewards. Through natural metaphors like a river flowing freely or the uncontainable air, she questions societal barriers to romantic expression. In response, the male protagonist playfully counters her claims, teasingly pointing out her irresistible charm that distracts the local youth while reminding her of commitment, marriage, and family. The song blends passionate expression with lively exchanges, celebrating romance, companionship, and youth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Aambalai singam ingae yaaru”
Comparing the male hero to a lion ('Aambalai singam') to convey pride, strength, and masculinity.
Rhetorical Question
“Orukkul odugindra aaaru / Adhu yaarukku sontham endru kooru”
Using the metaphor of a public river to show that desire and love are universal and cannot be claimed or restricted by anyone.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Valibam kedachchuthu yogam yogam / Vaazhkkaiyil sugangalae laabam”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Va' / 'Vaa') across consecutive lines to establish rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
'Ganam Courtar Avargale' (1988) is a Tamil legal-comedy drama film. Lyricist Jeeva Bharathy penned lyrics for tracks in this film, crafting engaging, folk-pop duets typical of late 1980s Tamil cinema.
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