- Lyricist
- Sankar Balan
- Singers
- Seerkazhi Sivachidambaram, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Vaanga Mappillai Vaanga
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Mar 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song captures the romantic ecstasy and sensual harmony between two lovers. The lyrics portray two souls coming together, intertwining seamlessly to experience boundless joy and a search for ultimate happiness in their own dreamlike world. Rich imagery of cool breezes, rivers of honey, and overflowing passion highlights the emotional and physical intensity of their union, celebrating the blissful bliss of togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Kuluklu poongaattru aruginil thaennaaru / Adhil manam neeraaduthe”
Comparing the overwhelming experience of love and emotion to bathing in a river of honey ('thaennaaru').
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Yaedho ulagil kidanthu urundu / Purandu theduthae noorinbam”
Matching of second consonants in corresponding words across lines ('uruvam' / 'kalanthu', 'kidanthu' / 'purandu').
Sensory Imagery
“Pala pala neeraadi adhu kooda soodaagi / Pongi vida meloduthae”
Evoking tactile and thermal sensations using imagery like cool breezes ('kuluklu poongaattru') contrasting with rising heat ('soodaagi').
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Trivia
Composed by the legendary duo Shankar-Ganesh for the 1984 film 'Vaanga Mappillai Vaanga', this track features a notable vocal pairing of classical-pop singer Seerkazhi Sivachidambaram alongside veteran playback singer P. Susheela.
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