- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Swarnalatha, Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Valli
- Movie release year
- 1993
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the intense sensory and spiritual awakening of love and passion. The protagonist describes a state of total sensory overload where opposing elements coexist—the cool radiance of a hundred moons alongside an uncontrollable inner fire. Physical and emotional intimacy is elevated to a sacred, meditative plane where two souls merge like life transmigrating between forms, transcending time itself.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Muran (Oxymoron / Contrast)
“Vennilakkal thondrum / Aanaalum anal paayum”
Contrasts the cool, soothing imagery of 'Vennilakkal' (moons) with the burning heat of 'anal' (fire) to portray overwhelming inner conflict and passion.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Kaalam endra thaerae”
Directly compares 'Time' (Kaalam) to a moving 'Chariot' (Thaeru), asking it to pause during this perfect moment.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Naadi engum yetho / Naatha vellam oodum”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Naa' in 'Naadi' and 'Naatha' creates a melodic, flowing rhythm.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Pala minnal ezhum neram”
Exaggerates the internal spark of passion as multiple bolts of lightning flashing inside her mind.
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