- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Enga Ooru Rasathi
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic Tamil folk-pop song from 'Enga Ooru Rasathi' (1980) expresses the joyful anticipation and romantic daydreams of a young village woman waiting for her dream groom. She imagines a grand wedding procession in the auspicious Tamil month of Masi, complete with the tying of the sacred 'Thali' (three knots). She envisions her future husband as an exceptionally handsome man who adores her, pampers her with gifts like sarees and jewelry without ever saying no, and treats her gently like a flower.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Aasapattu paatha oru azhagana ponnu / Aasapadi purushan varattumae”
Rhyming of the second letter across lines, such as 'Aasapattu' and 'Aasapadi'.
Simile (Uwamai)
“Poopolae ennai eduppandi”
'Poopolae' compares the delicate way her husband will lift/treat her to a soft flower.
Repetition / Anaphora
“Kaiyum azhagu kaalum azhagu kattazhagan thaandi”
Repetition of words like 'Azhagu' emphasizing complete physical beauty and charm.
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Trivia
Enga Ooru Rasathi (1980) featured music by Gangai Amaran, who established his musical career alongside his legendary brother Ilaiyaraaja. The track sung by S. Janaki became very popular in rural Tamil Nadu for its authentic folk rhythm and playful tone.
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