- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Anbulla Malare
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This sensual duet from 'Anbulla Malare' celebrates the romantic union and passionate affection between two lovers. They describe their physical and emotional connection through vivid imagery of nature, picturing the sky showering blessings, the breeze providing music, and flowers creating a soft bed for their intimacy. The song captures a atmosphere of warmth, longing, and romantic surrender.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Vaanam vaazhthukkal kooraadho”
Elements of nature like the sky, flowers, and breeze are given human attributes of showering blessings, laying beds, and singing music.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“En koondhal un poravai aahaahaa…”
The female protagonist's long hair is metaphorically described as a warm blanket for her lover.
Alliteration (Mona)
“Paavai paarkkum panneer paarvai”
Repetition of the 'Pa' sound creates an agreeable rhythmic, poetic flow across the phrase.
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Trivia
'Anbulla Malare' (1984) featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by his brother Gangai Amaran. The song features expressive vocal humming and sensuous melodies characteristic of mid-80s Tamil cinema romantic tracks.
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