- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- G. K. Venkatesh
- Movie name
- Piriyavidai
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Mar 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This sensual romantic song expresses the intense passion, longing, and intimate devotion of a woman for her beloved. Addressing him as her golden light and the king of her heart, she describes how his presence ignites a fire of yearning within her soul. She invites her lover to partake in the sweet nectar of her youth and love, emphasizing that her very existence is inextricably bound to his. Through alluring imagery of flowers, fruit juice, and shared warmth, the lyricist Vaali captures the essence of romantic union and surrender.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம் - Uruvagam)
“Ennuyirea ponnoliyae”
The lover is directly metaphorized as 'ponnoli' (golden light) and 'kadhal mannan' (king of love), elevating his presence to a divine and regal brightness.
Hyperbole & Passionate Imagery (உயர்வு நவிற்சி)
“Nenju neruppaanathae enna seivaen”
Comparing the yearning in her heart to 'neruppu' (fire) dramatically highlights the intense, consuming heat of her passion upon seeing her lover.
Second Letter Rhyme (எதுகை - Ethugai)
“Bodhai niraintha pen indru / Poovai nerungungal kaikondu”
The second consonant sound 'dha' repeats in 'Bodhai' and 'Poovai', creating a smooth lyrical rhythm in Tamil prosody.
Anaphora & Parallelism
“Nee engae naan angae / Neeyindri naan engae”
The repetition of structural phrasing 'Nee engae... naan engae...' emphasizes complete union and emotional interdependence.
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Trivia
Composed by veteran music director G. K. Venkatesh, this song showcases the versatile vocal range of S. Janaki, whose emotive voice perfectly conveys the intoxicating sensuality penned by legendary lyricist Vaali for the 1975 film Piriyavidai.
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