- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Naalai Namadhe
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic song from 'Naalai Namadhe' (1975) expresses the exclusive love and passionate connection between two lovers. The male lead proclaims that no one else is suited to embrace his beloved, and no other woman occupies his heart or thoughts. He affectionately assures her of his care, asking if he isn't the one destined to wipe away her tears. Using vivid imagery, the lyricist Vaali glorifies the heroine's physical beauty, comparing her delicate complexion to sculpted ivory and her graceful form to divine temple statues from Azhagar Kovil. The song transitions into playful courtship about modesty, avoiding the evil eye ('kan padum'), and intimate romantic moments beneath the golden light of a night lamp.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai Ani (Simile)
“Yaanaiyin dhandham kadaindheduthaar pol”
The heroine's smooth, lustrous skin is compared to finely carved elephant ivory using the comparative particle 'pol'.
Cultural Allusion & Simile
“Azhaghar malaiyin silaigalil ondru vandhu nindraar pol”
Compares her sculpted beauty to the famous artistic stone sculptures found at Azhagar Kovil temple near Madurai.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Ennai vittaal yaarum illai / Ennamillai naan kaadhalikka”
Repetition of the initial letter 'E' (Ennai / Ennamillai) across corresponding lines creates rhythmic harmony.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Kalaiyazhagae nee nadandhaayo / Kan padum endrae ninaithaayo”
The rhyming end sounds ('nadandhaayo' and 'ninaithaayo') establish a smooth musical flow.
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown credits in the query, 'Naalai Namadhe' (1975) features music composed by the iconic duo/composer M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics written by Vaali. The song 'Ennai Vittaal Yaarum Illai' was originally sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela. The film is an official Tamil remake of the 1973 Hindi hit 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat' and stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) alongside Latha.
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