- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Kathai Kathayam Karanamam
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Apr 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a sensual cabaret/club track where the female protagonist celebrates her seductive allure and beauty. She compares herself to a soothing summer rain cloud and a night-blooming garden, promising an unforgettable experience that lasts from dusk to dawn. She exuberantly portrays herself as the modern avatar of Western beauty icon Marilyn Monroe, enticing her partner into an irresistible game of love, night-time revelry, and intimacy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Naan raaththiri pooththidum malarththottam”
The singer metaphorically identifies herself as a night-blooming flower garden and a cool summer raincloud to emphasize her enticing nature.
Simile (Upamai)
“Ungal kann munn kili pol paranthaal”
Compares her vibrant movement and grace to a flying parrot ('kili pol').
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Anthi maalai pozhuthin mayakkam / Adhikaalai varaiyil irukkum”
The second letter '-thi-' rhymes across lines ('Anthi', 'Adhi-'), creating rhythmic flow.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Intha neram vilaiyum nerukkam / Entha naalum ninaivil irukkum”
The lines end with rhyming sound patterns like 'mayakkam', 'irukkum', and 'nerukkam'.
Allusion
“Antha Marilyn monroe iranthaal / Ingu meendum pudhithaai piranthaal”
Direct reference to Hollywood pop icon Marilyn Monroe as a symbol of glamour and timeless sensual appeal.
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Trivia
Written by lyricist Vaali for the 1987 film 'Kathai Kathayam Karanamam' (directed by Y. G. Mahendran), the song features a popular 1980s Tamil cinema trope of referencing global icons like Marilyn Monroe to establish a stylish, club-oriented ambiance.
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