- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Raveendran
- Movie name
- Rasigan Oru Rasigai
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Ammaa adi ammaa' is a romantic duet from the 1986 Tamil film 'Rasigan Oru Rasigai', featuring lyrics penned by Vaali. The song captures a playful, passionate dialogue between two lovers celebrating the sweetness of intimacy and mutual attraction. They express how true joy in romance requires surrender and effort, comparing love to a flowing stream of desire, a gentle moonlight shower, and a grand feast for the heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uruvagam)
“Tholilae poongkodi”
Describing the young woman as a 'poongkodi' (flowering vine) leaning on the shoulder, symbolizing delicate affection and grace.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Aasai vellam paayum enaalum”
Describing desire as a 'vellam' (flooding river) that surges uncontrollably when lovers embrace.
Alliteration (Edhugai / Monai)
“Pazhaga pazhaga pasiyum edukkum”
Rhythmic repetition of sounds like 'Pazhaga pazhaga' and 'Thodara thodara' adding a hypnotic, playful cadence to the romantic dialogue.
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Trivia
The soundtrack of 'Rasigan Oru Rasigai' (1986) was composed by acclaimed Malayalam music composer Raveendran, marking one of his notable ventures in Tamil cinema. The lyrics were written by legendary lyricist Vaali, known for his ability to blend poetic elegance with catchy folk-pop sensibilities.
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