- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Soundaryan
- Movie name
- Sindhu Nathi Poo
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and intimate duet expresses the deep romantic passion between two lovers. Through poetic exchange, the male protagonist expresses his yearning and longing, comparing her beauty to a fully bloomed flower that shouldn't be hidden away. The female lover playfully responds, setting conditions for their intimate moments together. The song uses vivid imagery of rain, the sun drinking the ocean, and hidden treasures to depict intense emotional and physical intimacy, blending playful teasing with deep affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kadalae unnai sooriyan kudiththaal enna”
The song compares intimacy and passionate devotion to the sun drinking the ocean ('Kadalae unnai sooriyan kudiththaal enna').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Nee kanjanppol pudhayalai thedinaai / Naan poonaippol thondinaen”
Comparing the eager search for love to a miser looking for buried treasure ('kanjanppol') and digging like a cat ('poonaippol').
Initial Rhyme (Monai)
“Malarntha malara / Maraichcha nallaalla”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Ma' across consecutive lines for poetic rhythm.
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Trivia
Sindhu Nathi Poo (1994) featured music composed by Soundaryan and lyrics by Vairamuthu. The song is well-remembered for its evocative rural romantic tone and playfulness between the lead characters played leads Prabhu and Rajashree.
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