- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sunandha, Vidya
- Music director
- Muthulingam
- Movie name
- Vetri Mel Vetri
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Mar 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Intha Naal Nalla Naalae is a romantic duet from the 1989 film Vetri Mel Vetri, featuring music composed by Vijay Anand and lyrics penned by Muthulingam. The song captures the passion and emotional intimacy between two lovers who view every day together as a celebration. The male lover praises his beloved's smile as the inspiration for his poetry, while the female partner expresses her deep yearning to overcome solitude in his comforting embrace. Rich in evocative imagery and gentle playfulness, the duet reflects a shared dream of lifelong love and romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Female :Thanimai neruppil intha”
Loneliness is metaphorically portrayed as a fire ('Thanimai neruppu') that heats the body with passionate yearning.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Roja malargalil paniththuli”
The female protagonist compares herself to a dewdrop gently falling onto rose petals.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Female :Manjam azhaikkuthu nenjam thavikkuthu”
The line ends with rhyming verbal forms 'azhaikkuthu' and 'thavikkuthu', creating rhythmic musicality.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mayakkum poongodi thayakkam yaenadi”
The male character addresses his beloved as a flowering creeper ('poongodi'), symbolizing grace and delicate beauty.
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Trivia
Vetri Mel Vetri (1989) featured music composed by Vijay Anand, who was known for his melodious compositions in late 1980s Tamil cinema. Lyricist Muthulingam crafted the romantic lines, which were brought to life through the expressive vocals of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam alongside Sunandha and Vidya.
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