- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- Jency
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Poonthalir
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a tender and playful expression of deep emotional affection and longing. The speaker calls out affectionately to their loved one, addressing them as the precious pupil of their eye and comparing them to a divine poem written directly onto the soul. Metaphors of nature, such as the sky waiting for its cloud, a river of pure love, and a singing parrot carrying messages, highlight the profound emotional bond and gentle search for warmth and connection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvam (Metaphor)
“Uyirinil ezhuthiya kaviyae / Paasa enum nadhiyae”
Compares the beloved directly to a poem inscribed inside the soul ('Uyirinil ezhuthiya kaviyae') and affection to a flowing river ('Paasa enum nadhiyae').
Uvamaani / Imagery
“Neela mani vizhiyoo / Thoodhu varum kiliyooo…oo”
Uses vivid visual and auditory imagery, comparing sparkling eyes to blue sapphires ('Neela mani vizhi') and loving words to a messenger parrot ('Thoodhu varum kili').
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Engae andha megam / Ingae indha vaanam”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound across consecutive lines ('Paasa' and 'Paada', 'Engae' and 'Ingae').
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown details in some archives, 'Poonthalir' (1979) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Panchu Arunachalam. The film stars Sivakumar and Sujatha, and this track is celebrated for its soothing, lullaby-like melodic composition.
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