- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Rosapoo Ravikaikari
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Mar 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the sweet anguish and yearning of love blooming inside the protagonist's heart. An inner melody echoes within her, bringing a blend of longing pain and sublime joy. She envisions her mind as the sacred river Ganges where her deep emotions merge into an intoxicating stream of love, longing for time to bring her together with her beloved.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Paradox
“Yen vaattudhu.. Aanaal adhuvum aanandham”
The lyrics contrast pain and pleasure, highlighting how the torment of longing ('vaattudhu') brings supreme bliss ('aanandham').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En mana gangaiyil sangamikka..”
The inner emotional state of the speaker is metaphorically compared to the sacred Ganges river flowing within her mind.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Pongidum anbenum poompunalil”
Love is metaphorically visualized as a blooming, overflowing stream of flowers.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Malligai mullaiyin maalaigalae”
Repetition of the 'Ma' sound across words creates a soothing melodic texture.
Personification
“Maargazhi maadhaththu Kaalaigalae solaigalae.. Endrum ennai koodaayo..”
Clouds, morning times, and flower groves are addressed directly as companions invited to unite with her.
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