- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Bappi Lahiri
- Movie name
- Apoorva Sahodarigal
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Nov 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful, high-energy dance track revolves around youthful charm, attraction, and playful flirtation. The lead singer boasts about her irresistible aura that holds the crowd spellbound, celebrating her beauty and expressive dance moves as an enchanting experience filled with emotion ('navarasam'). As the song progresses, a male voice joins the playful banter, reciprocating the admiration and acknowledging her captivating presence. Through lively metaphors comparing youth and allure to refreshing summer rain and stream flowers, the track captures a celebratory, romantic mood set to upbeat cabaret-style rhythms.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Assonance/Second Letter Rhyme)
“Poomaeni…..thaen kaeni….”
The second consonant sound 'na' in 'Poomaeni' and 'kaeni' matches, creating a harmonious poetic rhythm.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Aadai minukkuthu aalai mayakkuthu / Aasai izhukkuthu idho”
The repeated ending '-ukkuthu' across consecutive clauses generates a catchy and musical flow.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Poomaeni…..thaen kaeni….”
The singer's body is directly compared to a flower ('poomaeni') and a well overflowing with honey ('thaen kaeni').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Aadai minukkuthu aalai mayakkuthu”
Repetition of the initial vowel 'A' in 'Aadai' and 'aalai' provides rhythmic balance.
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Trivia
Written by the prolific lyricist Vaali, this song is from the 1983 action-drama film 'Apoorva Sahodarigal', produced by Devar Films and directed by R. Thyagarajan. The song showcases Vaali's signature ability to weave catchy English colloquial phrases like 'Oo my boy, you enjoy' seamlessly into Tamil rhythm structures for modern dance tracks.
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