- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 31 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a joyful romantic duet celebrating universal love, connection, and harmony set against a global backdrop. The lovers compare themselves to birds singing endless poems of passion and delight, finding deep comfort in each other's embrace while reflecting the spirit and grace of their heritage across foreign lands.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Metaphor)
“Kaadhal paravaigal”
The lovers are metaphorically compared to 'Kaadhal paravaigal' (love birds) whose voices express eternal poetry.
Simile (Upamai / Simile)
“Thottilai pola naanum / Pillaiyai pola neeyum”
The speaker compares themselves to a cradle ('Thottilai pola') and the beloved to a innocent child ('Pillaiyai pola').
Rhyme / Assonance (Iyaibu & Ethirai)
“Pudhumai arumai perumai”
The internal and end rhymes like 'Pudhumai arumai perumai' create a bouncy rhythmic flow standard in Vaali's lyricism.
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Trivia
This song from 'Ulagam Sutrum Valiban' (1973) incorporates the Japanese exclamation 'Banzai' ('Bansaayee') in its chorus, reflecting the film's extensive outdoor shooting locations across East and Southeast Asia, including Japan. Composed by M. S. Viswanathan, the track highlights M. G. Ramachandran's vision of blending Tamil cultural identity with international settings.
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