- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Madhushree
- Music director
- C. Sathya
- Movie name
- Ivan Veramathiri
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Dec 2016
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Yaar Avano is a tender romantic track from the movie Ivan Veramathiri, expressing the sweet distraction and complete absorption that comes with falling in love for the first time. Sung softly by Madhushree, the protagonist ponders the identity of the mysterious man who has occupied her thoughts, making her forget her own identity and daily routines. The lyrics vividly capture youthfulness and innocent devotion as everyday activities—such as drawing morning kolams, going to the temple, listening to FM radio, studying for exams, and checking emails—are completely forgotten due to the captivating presence of her beloved in her mind.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Repetition (Anaphora)
“Yaar avano avano”
The phrase 'Yaar avano' is repeated at the beginning and refrain of the song to emphasize her central question and obsessive curiosity about him.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Andhi malai kovil marandhen / Adhigaalai kolam marandhen”
Both lines end with 'marandhen' (forgot), creating a rhythmic end rhyme that highlights her state of forgetfulness.
Parallelism
“Kann thirandhum paarka marandhen / Kaal nadandhum padhai marandhen / Vaai thirandhum pesa marandhen”
The lyrics follow a identical structural template ('Body part/action + marandhen') to create a poetic cadence reflecting physical actions rendered useless by love.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Padithadhellaam paadhi marandhen / Thervarayil meedhi marandhen”
The second syllables in key words ('paadhi' and 'meedhi') rhyme, adhering to traditional Tamil poetic meter.
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Trivia
Composed by C. Sathya, this track features lyrics by late celebrated lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar, who was known for blending modern everyday terminology (like 'min anjal' for email and 'panbalai' for FM radio) seamlessly into romantic Tamil poetry. Singer Madhushree's delicate vocal style gave the song a uniquely airy and dreamlike quality.
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