- Lyricist
- Idhaya Chandran
- Singers
- Dr. S. G. Saagari, S. P. Shailaja
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Chidambara Ragasiyam
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Nov 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a classic sensual cabaret and seduction track from the 1985 Tamil film 'Chidambara Ragasiyam', featuring lyrics by Idhaya Chandran. The song mixes English greeting phrases with Tamil poetic expressions of desire. The female lead urges her lover to abandon his hesitation and join her, welcoming him warmly and explicitly expressing her passion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)
“Thanimaiyil thudikkiraen….haeh / Iravilae thavikkiraen…yaeh”
Both lines end with similar verbal conjugations and rhythmic exclamations ('thudikkiraen' and 'thavikkiraen'), creating a pleasing cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Naanae maangani saaru”
The singer metaphorically describes herself as 'sweet mango juice' to emphasize her desirability and sweetness.
Simile / Imagery (Maan Vizhi)
“Enthan maan vizhi theduthu unnai”
Uses the traditional Tamil poetic trope of describing a woman's eyes as gentle and quick like those of a doe ('maan vizhi').
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Paruga vaa oru murai / Paruginaal thanisuvai”
The second consonant sound 'ru' (ரு) in 'Paruga' and 'Paruginaal' creates an Ethugai rhyme across lines.
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Trivia
'Chidambara Ragasiyam' (1985) is an action-thriller directed by Visu, starring Arun Pandian and Ilavarasi in key roles. The song blends Western disco/cabaret musical tropes popular in 1980s South Indian cinema with traditional Tamil romantic imagery written by Idhaya Chandran.
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