- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Jayachandran, Shoba Chandrasekar
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Natpu
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Dec 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Natpu' (1986) is a tender romantic duet expressing the emotional depth of a couple's bond. The lovers emphasize that even though traditional wedding rituals—such as involving a priest (Aiyaru), stepping on the sacred stone (Ammi), playing drums (Melam), or tying a holy thread (Thaali)—were absent, their hearts have truly wedded each other. They reassure each other of their eternal commitment and devotion, declaring that their love will endure beyond any earthly hardships or societal opposition.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvaman)
“Adi maadi veettu maanae…”
The heroine is affectionately compared to a deer residing in an upper-story home ('Maadi veettu maanae'), symbolizing innocence, gentle grace, and high stature.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Melamum kottala thaaliyum kattala”
The repetition of the 'tt' sound in the second character of contiguous phrases ('kottala' and 'kattala') creates acoustic harmony.
Monai (Initial Letter Alliteration)
“Aiyaru vekkala ammi midhikkala”
Alliteration of the initial vowel 'A' in 'Aiyaru' and 'Ammi' enhances the rhythmic flow of the traditional ritual description.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1986 Tamil film 'Natpu' directed by Ameerjan, the song highlights lyricist Vairamuthu's poetic imagery contrasting traditional ritualistic marriage elements with deep, soul-level romantic attachment.
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