- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Gangai Amaran, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Jan 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
"Idhu Rosaa Poovu" from the 1985 movie 'Oru Kaidhiyin Diary' is a playful and sensual duet that uses sensory metaphors to convey romantic desire and intimate playful teasing between two lovers. The lyrics draw parallels between a blooming rose needing a soft touch, a feast laid out for someone experiencing hunger, and untying knots, symbolizing the surrender to passionate affection. Throughout the song, both characters exchange charming compliments—comparing the partner's radiance to glistening gold in the dark and inviting closer intimacy while calling for an end to playful teasing. Underneath the catchy beat, the song subtly captures the eagerness of youth and the sweet impatience of romantic fulfillment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Idhu rosaa poovu / Konjam lesa neevu”
The female body and youthful beauty are poetically compared to a soft rose ('rosaa poovu') requiring a gentle touch.
End Rhyme (Eyaibu)
“Pasi eduththaachi / Pandhi virichaachi / Mudichavuththaachi / Mudivu ennaachi”
Consecutive lines end with matching rhyming suffixes ('...eduththaachi', '...virichaachi', '...uvuththaachi', '...ennaachi'), establishing a quick, rhythmic cadence.
Hyperbole & Imagery
“Iravil minnaadho / Ilamai angam dhaan ... Ellaam thangam dhaan”
Describing youthful beauty as pure gold that shines in the night sky creates vivid visual imagery.
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Trivia
'Oru Kaidhiyin Diary' (1985) is an iconic action-thriller directed by Bharathiraja and written by K. Bhagyaraj, starring Kamal Haasan in a double role. The musical score was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The film was a blockbuster hit and was later remade in Hindi as 'Aakhree Raasta' starring Amitabh Bachchan.
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