- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- P. Susheela, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Ragasiyam
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Nov 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song portrays a loving, romantic, and playful dynamic between a couple who are reflecting on family life, parenthood, and their deep intimacy. The lyrics contrast cosmic metaphors of parents being like the sun and moon and the home encompassing the vast sky with realistic, humorous reflections on family planning and domestic romance. Written by Vairamuthu, the song balances tender parental affection—comparing a child's chatter to music—with lighthearted banter about vows made and broken in moments of passion, showcasing both the innocence of family bonds and the romantic chemistry between the couple.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Ammaa nee chandhiran appa nee sooriyan”
Compares the mother directly to the moon and the father to the sun to express their central importance in the child's universe.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Poopondra vaarththaiyellaam rusiyaanathu”
Uses 'pondra' (like) to compare soft, innocent words to delicate flowers.
Assonance & Alliteration (Edhugai / Monai)
“Salanam ulla vaelaiyil sabatham eduppaen / Sabalam vanthu saenthathum sabatham udaippaen”
Employs internal rhyming and rhythmic wordplay between 'salanam', 'sabatham', and 'sabalam' to emphasize the cycle of vow-making and temptation.
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Trivia
Written by Vairamuthu for the 1985 movie 'Ragasiyam', the song humorously incorporates socio-cultural themes of family planning ('irandodu pothum' / 'alavaana kudumbam') popular in 1980s Indian public awareness narratives into a playful romantic duet.
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