- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Enga Mama
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 18 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful duet features a romantic back-and-forth between two lovers who express their blossoming affection and intimacy. The female lead coyly asks whether their love story is beginning now or later, wondering if their current moment is just a prelude to a longer journey together. The male lead responds with affectionate banter, teasing her childish innocence while admiring her beauty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai Ani)
“Pillai pola nee vandhaai”
Compares the beloved's innocent behavior to that of a child using the explicit comparative word 'pola'.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Aasai kooda yen thandhaai”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'Aa' matching 'Aadai' from the previous line to create a rhythmic flow.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Endhan veettu rojaa poo”
Directly metaphors the heroine as a rose flower belonging to the hero's home.
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Trivia
'Enga Mama' (1970) stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa in the lead roles. The film's musical score was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali, and this track is sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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