- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Vijay Anand
- Movie name
- Nanayam Illatha Nanayam
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Jun 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Nanayam Illatha Nanayam' (1984) is a deeply devotional and romantic ode praising the heroic and divine qualities of the protagonist. Lyricist Vaali uses elevated mythological imagery, comparing the beloved to Hindu deities such as Vishnu (Maathavan), Shiva (Vedhavan), Brahma (Naanmugan), Murugan (Velavan), Krishna, and Rama, highlighting his unmatched majesty, grace, and beauty. The heroine expresses total devotion, promising lifetime companionship day and night, surrendering her body, soul, and possessions at his feet in eternal union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Alaimagal / Malaimagal / Kalaimgal / Kulamagal”
Matching second consonants across successive lines (Alaimagal / Malaimagal / Kalaimagal / Kulamagal).
Metaphor / Mythological Allusion (Uvamaani / Urvhakam)
“Alaimagal valam vantha maathavano... Velavano”
Comparing the hero to Hindu deities (Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, Murugan, Krishna, Rama) to elevate his virtues.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Indhiran chandhiran sooriyan yaavarum / Ivan mugam oli tharum jodhiyin pugalidam”
Exaggerating the protagonist's radiance by stating that the sun, moon, and Indra derive their light from his face.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Gopigai radhaiyin kannan ivan”
Repetition of lines for emotional emphasis in vocal performance.
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Trivia
Composed by Vijay Anand and sung by the legendary Vani Jairam, 'Nanayam Illatha Nanayam' (1984) featured lyrics by Vaali, who was renowned for seamlessly weaving classical Hindu iconography and devotional poetry into mainstream Tamil film songs.
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