- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Vijaya Ramani
- Movie name
- Then Chittugal
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Feb 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a playful and competitive musical duet between a male and female vocalist who challenge each other in dance and song. The male singer begins by showering poetic praise on the woman's beauty, comparing her grace to a peacock and her light footsteps to a gentle breeze, while urging her to shed her shyness and step up to dance. In response, the female singer confidently accepts the challenge, asserting that her vocal melody and rhythmic footwork will prevail over his singing. Their banter unfolds into a friendly duel exploring whether dance or vocal music reigns supreme.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Kayalvizhi kaarigaiyae”
Comparing the heroine's eyes to a fish (Kayalvizhi) to depict traditional visual beauty.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Thendralena mithappavalae”
Comparing her graceful movement to a floating gentle breeze (Thendralena).
Rhyme (Emoni & Edhugai)
“Mayakkamaa thayakkamaa mayakkamaa thayakkamaa”
Use of matching internal rhyming syllables such as 'Aattamaa' and 'Thindaattamaa' or 'Mayakkamaa' and 'Thayakkamaa'.
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Trivia
Then Chittugal (1982) features music scored by composer Vijaya Ramani, showcasing a classic rhythmic duet format popularized in Tamil cinema during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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