- Lyricist
- R. V. Udhaya Kumar
- Singers
- S. Janaki, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Manoj – Gyan
- Movie name
- Urimai Geetham
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet captures an intimate conversation between lovers as they express their deep passion and desire for intimacy. The male protagonist eagerly entreats his beloved, admiring her beauty and reassuring her doubts, while the female protagonist tenderly responds while balancing her shyness and modest hesitations. Rich in classical Tamil poetic imagery, the song depicts romance through allegories of reading stories, flower chariots, and sweet honey, portraying a deeply affectionate and playful union of two souls.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Kaloorum idhazh thaenaaru”
'Idhazh thaenaaru' compares lips to a river of honey, and 'poondhaeru' compares the woman's swaying body to a chariot made of flowers.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Senthaenae ennai thandhaenae”
'Senthaenae' and 'Sandhaegam' share the 'ndh' rhyming sound in the second position of the lines.
Anaphora / Refrain
“Anju viral kenjudhadi”
Repetition of 'Anju viral kenjudhadi...' reinforces the persistent, soulful plea of the lover throughout the song.
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Trivia
'Urimai Geetham' (1988) featured music composed by the duo Manoj-Gyan and directed by R.V. Udhaya Kumar, who also penned the lyrics for this album. The track is renowned for the vocal chemistry between S. Janaki and P. Jayachandran.
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