- Lyricist
- Shabir
- Singers
- Shabir, Rita Thyagarajan
- Music director
- Shabir
- Movie name
- Sagaa
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Aathadi Enna Maayamadi' from the movie Sagaa is a energetic, flirtatious duet showcasing the playful romance between two young lovers. The lyrics highlight the overwhelming feeling of love, describing it as magic or spellwork that makes the heart leap with joy and restlessness. Throughout the song, the lovers engage in witty banter filled with teasing, romantic gestures, and physical attraction.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Nethili pola thullurandi”
Compares the restless nature of the heart and mind to a leaping anchovy fish ('Nethili pola thullurandi').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Aathadi enna maayamadi”
Compares love and affection to magic ('maayam') and trickery ('manthiram/thanthiram') cast upon the lover.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Edukku and Monai)
“Koothadi manam paayuthadi”
Uses rhythmic repetition of starting and secondary sounds such as 'Maayamadi' and 'Paayuthadi' to create musicality.
Did you know?
Trivia
The soundtrack of Sagaa was composed by Shabir, a Singaporean-Indian composer who won the inaugural Vasantham Star competition. While 'Yaayum' became the breakout hit from the album, 'Aathadi Enna Maayamadi' gained popular traction as a lively folk-pop dance duet.
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