- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Sangeetha Rajan
- Movie name
- Poovukkul Boogambam
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is a passionate romantic call expressing deep yearning, devotion, and love. The protagonist sends out a melody through the wind to reach their beloved, asking if they can feel the aching longing of a heart left behind. Through nature motifs like the call of a cuckoo bird, the singer pleads for the lover's return. The lyrics highlight the absolute devotion of the lover, asserting that their life and thoughts belong entirely to their beloved. Stating 'I do not exist without you', the song encapsulates timeless Tamil romantic themes where the presence of the beloved gives purpose and sweetens every moment of existence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Auditory Imagery & Onomatopoeia
“Kuyil osai ketkutho….oo….kukkoo koo….”
The line mimics the sound of a cuckoo bird ('kukkoo koo') to evoke a natural ambiance and heighten the feeling of romantic longing.
Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Jenmam muzhuthum un nenjil ulavum ... En jeevan unnidam”
Repetition of the 'Je' sound at the start of words ('Jenmam', 'Jeevan') creates a pleasing rhythm.
Refrain / Anaphora
“Anbe oru aasai geetham / Kaatril kettaayo”
The chorus lines repeat throughout the song to anchor the emotional core of yearning carried on the wind.
Hyperbole / Romantic Expression
“Nee indri naan illai vaa….nee….vaa….”
Expressing that one's entire existence depends solely on the presence of the beloved.
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Trivia
Poovukkul Boogambam (1988) is an obscure Tamil film starring Thiagarajan. The lyrics were penned by legendary lyricist Vairamuthu, known for bringing vivid imagery of nature into romantic songs.
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