- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Madras Vathiyar
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 10 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet from the film 'Madras Vathiyar' (1984) depicts a playful and affectionate exchange between two lovers. The hero admires the heroine's fair complexion, radiant beauty, and sweet modesty, expressing his yearning to draw close and embrace her. In turn, the heroine warmly yields to his advances, confessing her tender shyness while inviting him to share his innermost thoughts and feelings. Throughout the song, metaphors of flowers, gems, and royalty emphasize their deep devotion and mutual reverence. The heroine compares herself to an unfading rose ready to blossom in his care, while the hero exalts her as his goddess and soul. The track captures the joyful anticipation and emotional union of young love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kattazhagu chiththiramae / Poththi vachcha raththinamae”
Comparing the heroine directly to a picture of perfect beauty ('Kattazhagu chiththiramae') and a cherished gem ('Poththi vachcha raththinamae').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Un kaiyilae naan roja mottu”
The female lead describes herself as a rose bud ('roja mottu') waiting in the hero's hands.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Pakkaththula naanum varavaa / Paththu viralaalae thodavaa”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'P' in 'Pakkaththula' and 'Paththu'.
Edupugai / Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Kattazhagu chiththiramae / Poththi vachcha raththinamae”
Matching end sounds with '-amae' across successive rhyming lines ('chiththiramae' / 'raththinamae').
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Trivia
'Madras Vathiyar' (1984) starred Jaishankar and featured music composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh. Lyricist Vaali penned the song, balancing playful folk-pop flavor with classic romantic metaphors, expertly rendered by singers Malaysia Vasudevan and Vani Jairam.
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