- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Naresh Iyer
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Samar
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Jan 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a poetically rich celebration of a woman's captivating physical and graceful beauty. The narrator marvels at every aspect of his beloved, from her expressive eyes and sweet speech to her warm breath and stylish posture. He expresses awe at her form, wondering if she is a masterpiece sculpted from sugar or a painting brought to life. Using vivid natural imagery, the lyricist compares her blush to the crimson sunset sky and her flowing hair to a wild waterfall. The lyrics capture the overwhelming spell she casts over the protagonist, highlighting how her subtle glances weave an inescapable net that effortlessly steals his heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Azhagho azhaghu aval kannazhagu”
The phrase 'Azhagho azhaghu' and exclamation 'Ayyayyo' are repeated at the beginning of successive lines to create rhythm and emphasize profound admiration.
Simile (Upamai)
“Andhiyilae vaanam sivandhadhai polae”
The blushing of her cheeks is directly compared to the reddening sky at dusk using the word 'polae' (like).
Simile (Upamai)
“Kaataruvi polae azhai azhaiyaaga”
Her freely flowing hair is compared to a wild waterfall cascading in waves.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Ayyayyo sakkarai thadavi senjadhu udalao”
An exaggerated poetic description suggesting her body was sculpted after being coated in sugar.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kannil rendu vazhayayai pinni pinni veesi”
Her glances are metaphorically described as nets woven and cast from her eyes to capture the lover's heart.
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