- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Hamsalekha
- Movie name
- Jadikketha Moodi
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Mar 2021
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This playful romantic duet from the film 'Jadikketha Moodi' captures the tender exchanges between two lovers. The hero wonders if his beloved, whom he affectionately addresses as a 'loving swan', will overcome her hesitation and meet him. He recalls her past hot-and-cold behavior—scolding him one day and reflecting softly on him the next. The heroine responds in kind, admitting that her anger was merely a facade to hide her deep love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaanai)
“Antha anpulla annakkili thannai tharumaa”
The heroine is poetically referred to as 'Annakkili' (loving swan), metaphorically attributing grace and beauty to her.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Oru paarvaiyil vidhai vanthathu, Maru parvaiyil mazhai vanthathu”
Describing love sprouting from a seed to rain in two glances exaggerates the sudden speed and emotional depth of falling in love.
Antithesis / Contrast (Ethir-inaithal)
“Munbu santhiththaal pinbu kandiththaal, Netru thandiththaal indru sinthithaal”
Contrasting pairs of time and action (Munbu/Pinbu, Netru/Indru, Santhiththaal/Kandiththaal) highlight the changing moods of the heroine.
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Trivia
Written by Vairamuthu, this 1988 track showcases his signature style of blending colloquial playful romantic banter with vivid poetic imagery, comparing love to a sky that cannot be covered with simple hands.
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