- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Vedan
- Movie release year
- 1993
- Lyrics added on
- 16 May 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful duet features a young woman playfully teasing her lover that her blooming romance is sensational enough to make headlines in a daily newspaper like 'Dina Thanthi'. She expresses her deep affection for him, referring to him as her hunter and protector, while describing how her heart flutters in his presence. In return, the male lead praises her beauty, comparing her flower-like form to royalty and expressing his desire for intimacy. Together, they recall how their love blossomed from initial shelter and duty into a deep romantic bond, playfully acknowledging Cupid's influence on their blossoming passion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Dhina thanthikkoru saethi irukku / Chinna ponnukkoru kadhal irukku”
The second consonant 'na' repeats in consecutive lines ('Dhina' and 'Chinna').
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Intha kili kunju idam ketkkum un tholilae”
Comparing the heroine to a little chick ('kili kunju') seeking refuge on her lover's shoulder.
Personification / Hyperbole
“Unthan niram kandu vetkkam kollum maruthaaniyae”
Attributing human emotions like shyness to henna ('maruthaani') upon seeing her glowing skin.
Simile (Upamai)
“Kanjanidam yaezhai vanthu thadumaaruthal polae”
Comparing her nervous trembling to a poor beggar hesitating before a miser.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Vedan' (1993) stars R. Sarathkumar and Kushboo in lead roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by Deva, featuring playful, contemporary commercial lyrics by Vairamuthu that reference real-world Tamil media like the popular newspaper Daily Thanthi ('Dina Thanthi').
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