- Lyricist
- Piraisoodan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Mano
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Enga Ooru Kavalkaran
- Movie release year
- 1998
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a joyful rural duet expressing the sudden rush of passion and romantic intoxication between two lovers. They use playful onomatopoeia like 'Jivvu jivvu' to describe the physical sensation of excitement and love taking over their minds and bodies. The couple affectionately tease each other, longing to spend intimate time together while comparing their connection to nature. Throughout the verses, the lovers describe how love alleviates life's burdens and creates new harmony. Using traditional Tamil nature metaphors—such as the wind embracing the fragrant screwpine flower—they paint a charming picture of courtship, warmth, and mutual devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (Echcol)
“Jivvu jivvu jivvu / Jivvunu yerudhadi”
The word 'Jivvu' is used as an onomatopoeic representation of a sudden tingling sensation or emotional surge.
Simile (Upamai)
“Thaazham poova chaera / Paadum kaaththa pola”
Comparing the union of lovers to the gentle wind blowing past and embracing the fragrant screwpine flower ('Thaazham poo').
Initial Rhyme (Moona) & Second Letter Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Poo mela ishta pattu ... / Poo maeni sammadhichaa ... / Poo pola enna edu”
Repetition of starting sounds ('Poo') and rhythmic structures across consecutive lines ('Poo mela', 'Poo maeni', 'Poo pola').
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Trivia
Enga Ooru Kavalkaran (1988) was a major box-office hit starring Ramarajan and Gautami. The film's musical score was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with popular tracks written by lyricist Piraisoodan.
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