- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Arun Mozhi, Uma Ramanan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Enga Thambi
- Movie release year
- 1993
- Lyrics added on
- 12 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a highly romantic track that uses rich poetic imagery from nature to depict the blossoming of romance and physical intimacy between two lovers. By describing their sanctuary as a lush sanctuary where deer and peacocks play together and honey blossoms, the lyricist paints a picture of serene harmony.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Panneerin melae rojaavai polae”
Compares the heroine's delicate grace and beauty to a rose floating gently over rosewater.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Megam nee thaanae / Minnal kodi naan thaanae”
Directly identifies the lovers as a rain cloud and a lightning flash, symbolizing their dynamic connection.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kaniyaa kanindhu / Kanavil midhandhu”
The second letter 'n' repeats across lines ('Kaniyaa', 'Kanavil'), providing a sweet musical cadence.
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Trivia
The film 'Enga Thambi' (1993) featured music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and starred Prashanth alongside Subhashri. The lyrics were penned by the veteran lyricist Vaali.
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