- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Yamirukka Bayamen
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Anbe Pudhu Kavithaigal from Yamirukka Bayamen (1983) is a sensuous romantic track with lyrics by Vaali. The song uses poetic metaphors to describe the deep passion and intimacy shared between lovers during the night. Romance is poetically framed as reading new poems whose true meaning unfolds through physical and emotional union. Through classic Tamil literary tropes—such as Cupid's arrows, overflowing rivers of Ganges bliss, and honey from blossoming petals—Vaali depicts love and desire with sophisticated aesthetic elegance. The nocturnal atmosphere, twilight longings, and soft kisses are woven together into an expressive celebration of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Kel kel porul vilangidum raathiriyil”
The word 'Kel' (Listen) is repeated consecutively ('Kel kel') to emphasize eager invitation and intimacy.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Anbe pudhu kavithaigal pala padikkiren”
Intimate gestures and feelings of love are metaphorically described as reciting new poems ('pudhu kavithaigal').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Anaphora)
“Manmadha baanam ondru ... Aanandha gangai ondru”
The stanza structure uses the repeating refrain ending 'ondru' (Manmadha baanam ondru, Aanandha gangai ondru, etc.) to create a rhythmic structure.
Visual Imagery
“Poo madal virikkum vaelai yandro / Thaen kidaikkum idam idhuvandro”
Blossoming flower petals ('poo madal') and honey ('thaen') serve as rich sensory imagery representing beauty and sweet fulfillment.
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Trivia
Written by lyricist Vaali for the film Yamirukka Bayamen (1983), this song showcases his characteristic style of combining classical Sangam-style literary metaphors with modern filmic romance.
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