- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Manikka Vinayagam, Malgudi Subha
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Mounam Pesiyadhe
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jan 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Aruvathu Aayiduchu' from 'Mounam Pesiyadhe' (2002) is a vibrant, upbeat track celebrating everlasting love across a lifetime. The couple reflects on how their journey began when they were twenty years old and continues with the same passion and romance even after reaching sixty (Sashtiabdhapoorthi). Set around Valentine's Day, the lyrics express that true love never dies, grows stronger over decades, and brings endless joy when sustained with care and commitment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emona / Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)
“Aruvathu aayiduchu / Iruvathil aarambichom”
Vaali uses classic Tamil rhyming patterns like 'Aruvathu' and 'Iruvathil' across lines for rhythmic flow.
Simile (Upamai)
“Manam kaathaadi pol aaduthae”
The heart swaying freely with happiness is compared to a kite flying in the wind ('kaathaadi pol').
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Unn ullathil oruthi vaikkindra oru thee oiyaamal erinjaal kaadhaluthaan”
Love is metaphorically described as an unextinguishable flame lit in the heart.
Did you know?
Trivia
composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with lyrics written by the legendary Vaali, 'Aruvathu Aayiduchu' features a rare blend of youthful Valentine's day energy with the narrative of an elderly couple celebrating 60 years of togetherness in Ameer's directorial debut movie 'Mounam Pesiyadhe'.
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