- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Gramathu Athiyayam
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Aathu Maettula from Gramathu Athiyayam (1980) is a quintessential rural Tamil romantic duet. Set against the serene backdrop of a riverbank and lush fields, the song describes two lovers expressing their affection and romantic teasing. Nature itself plays a musical role, as the rustling wind and swaying coconut fronds create a natural rhythm that echoes the song of their love. The lyrics, written by Gangai Amaran, capture the playful banter between the couple, filled with desire, gentle resistance, and lighthearted promises of carrying each other away.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Aadum kaathula keethula thaalam pottu”
The wind and rustling leaves are personified as musicians setting a rhythmic beat ('thaalam') for the song.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kaekkavaa onnae onnu kaekkavaa / Saekkavaa kaiyil unna saekkavaa”
The second consonant 'k' matches between 'Kaekkavaa' and 'Saekkavaa', creating a pleasing phonetic rhyme.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Aathu maettula oru paattu kaekkudhu / Aadum kaathula keethula thaalam pottu”
The initial vowel sound 'Aa' aligns between 'Aathu' and 'Aadum'.
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Trivia
Gramathu Athiyayam (1980) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics authored by his brother Gangai Amaran. The song 'Aathu Maettula' is famously sung by Malaysia Vasudevan and S. Janaki, standing out as a popular folk-pop track showcasing pastoral rural romance.
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