- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Karpagam
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song from the film Karpagam (1963) is a playful yet affectionate tease sung to a young bride on her nuptial night. The song highlights the unique sanctity and joy of marriage, contrasting ordinary days and casual relationships with the deep, lifelong commitment of a marital relationship. The singer gently prepares the bride for the romantic journey ahead, dropping subtle hints about love, intimacy, and companionable sweetness while reminding her that true experience will teach her the rest.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis / Contrast
“Aayiram iravugal varuvadhundu / Aanaal idhu thaan mudhal iravu”
Contrasting 'a thousand nights/relationships' with 'the first night/bond' to highlight the special sanctity of marriage.
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Varuvaar varuvaar pakkam”
Duplication of words like 'varuvaar' and 'thiththikka' to enhance rhythm and poetic playfulness.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Aayiram iravugal varuvadhundu / Aayiram uravugal varuvadhundu”
Matching the second consonant across lines to create internal rhythm ('iravugal' and 'uravugal').
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Trivia
Karpagam (1963) was a landmark film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan that catapulted lyricist Vaali into mainstream stardom, cementing his place alongside Kannadasan in Tamil cinema history. Composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy and sung by P. Susheela, this song remains a quintessential bridal teasing song in Tamil pop culture.
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