- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ilamai Kaalangal
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Dec 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic duet from the film Ilamai Kaalangal captures the delicate blend of passionate desire and shy hesitation experienced by young lovers. Set against the poetic metaphor of a music stage where sweet melodies rain down, the song portrays how physical closeness triggers intense feelings. Sensual images like wiping off kiss-moisture with a soft jasmine flower, passion burning like fire within while blooming like spring outside, and gentle hands tenderly fixing disheveled hair evoke a deeply intimate atmosphere. Written by Gangai Amaran, the lyrics celebrate the intoxication and sweet vulnerability of youthful romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Isai medaiyil indha velaiyl Suga raagam pozhiyum”
Compares the intimate setting of love to a musical stage where soothing ragas shower down.
Antithesis / Contrast (Muran)
“Nenjukkullae thee irundhum Maeni engum poo vasantham”
Contrasts the internal fire of burning desire with the soft, blooming flower spring on the outer body.
Sensory Imagery (Katchi)
“Muttham tharum eeram Padhindhirukkum Mullai ilam pooveduthu Mugam thudaikkum”
Creates vivid tactile and visual imagery of wiping away the moisture of a kiss using a fresh jasmine petal.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Ilamai nerukkam Irundhum thayakkam”
End-rhyming words 'nerukkam' and 'thayakkam' create a rhythmic and musical cadence.
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Trivia
This song is featured in the 1983 Tamil film 'Ilamai Kaalangal', directed by Manivannan. Composed by Ilaiyaraaja, the track is renowned for its lush vocal harmonies, intricate chorus arrangements, and evocative acoustic textures.
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