- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- Suchithra
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Polladhavan
- Movie release year
- 2007
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Feb 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses a sensual and vibrant celebration of life, bodily desire, and feminine allure. The speaker compares herself to valuable treasures like Ali Baba's gold and an unrolled carpet, inviting her lover to embrace passion without hesitation or guilt. Through vivid metaphors, the song emphasizes that human existence and joy are intrinsically tied to passion, intimacy, and celebrating love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Naan ali baba thangam”
The speaker compares her body and presence to 'Ali Baba's gold' (ali baba thangam) and an 'unrolled carpet' (virikkaatha jamukkaalam), symbolizing untouched value and hospitality.
Simile / Analogy
“Neerillai endraalae n neendhathu meenappaa”
The song uses the analogy of a fish unable to swim without water ('Neerillai endraalae neendhathu meenappaa') to highlight the indispensability of womanhood and love in a man's life.
Rhyme / Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Neerillai endraalae / Pennillai endraalae”
Tamil poetic rhyme scheme where the second letter aligns across adjacent lines, such as 'Neerillai' and 'Pennillai'.
Idiomatic Proverb (Pazhamozhi Usage)
“Naaivaal pola nitham kaamam nimiradhadhu”
Reference to the idiom 'Naaivaal pola' (like a dog's tail) to describe the persistent, unyielding nature of human desire.
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Trivia
This track draws heavily on classic cabaret and item dance lyric styles popular in mid-to-late 20th-century Tamil cinema, utilizing playful folk rhythms and vivid metaphors centered on allure and passion.
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