- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Imaigal
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a high-energy folk-pop seductive track from the 1983 Tamil film Imaigal. Sung from the perspective of a glamorous and confident woman, the lyrics express how men gaze at her irresistibly while she playfully teases her beloved to come claim her affections. She vividly depicts her sleeplessness, physical longing, and burning heart during lonely nights. Using rich agricultural metaphors, she compares herself to a fertile field waiting to yield a rich harvest if properly cultivated. Through catchy rhythmic slang and playful refrains, Vaali constructs a sensual yet lighthearted monologue of passion, charm, and yearning.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Naan vayala pola mama”
Directly compares the speaker to a fertile field awaiting cultivation using 'pola'.
Hyperbole (Athi-sayokthi)
“Enna kannaalae saappuduraanga”
Exaggerates intense male gazes by describing them as devouring her with eyes.
Metaphor & Imagery
“Paal pulikkuthu pazham kasakkuthu”
Uses sensory imagery of normally sweet milk tasting sour and fruits tasting bitter to emphasize restless romantic longing.
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Kaaththadikkuthu kuliredukkuthu / Paal pulikkuthu pazham kasakkuthu”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound 'th' in adjacent lines.
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Trivia
This energetic item track from 'Imaigal' (1983) features music by Gangai Amaran, lyrics written by Vaali, and vocals performed masterfully by S. Janaki. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Saritha, and Y. G. Mahendran in key roles.
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