- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Naagam
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Jun 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song from Naagam (1985) captures the romantic restlessness and youthful awakening of a young woman during the chilly winter month of Margazhi. Unable to sleep as romantic desires stir in her heart, she laments playfully to her parents about how the cold weather and her solitude make even the soothing moonlight feel like burning fire. She compares her beauty and grace to celestial maidens and tender vines, expressing a playful urge to dance and find companionship to dispel the chilly solitude.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Valaiyal potta maanthaan”
Compares the girl to a bangled deer ('Valaiyal potta maanthaan') and a tender leaf ('thaliru').
Oxymoron / Contrast
“Nilavum enakku neruppaa Irukku”
Contrasts the inherently cool moon ('Nilavu') with fire ('neruppu') to emphasize her inner turmoil and heat of desire.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Margazhi kuliru vaaduthu thaliru amma”
Matching end sounds with 'kuliru' and 'thaliru' adding a rhythmic melodic flow.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Mamara kiliaa thaamara kodiyaa”
Repetition of the 'M' sound in 'Mamara' and 'thaamara' creating poetic harmony.
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Trivia
Naagam (1985) featured music by the famed duo Shankar-Ganesh, with lyrics penned by Vaali. S. P. Sailaja's energetic vocal rendition effectively conveyed the youthful playfulness and sensual mood of the composition.
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