- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Mano, Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Vaimaye Vellum
- Movie release year
- 1997
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Mar 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful duet features a young couple teasing and romancing each other in front of or within the sight of an older relative (the uncle/villain character). The lovers celebrate their romance despite the watchful eyes of their elder, boldly declaring that their love story is like a full-blown matinee show that no one can stop. The hero confidently asserts that truth and justice will ultimately prevail ('Vaimaye Vellum').
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Cbi vara poguthu / Pidi warrant thara poguthu”
Rhyming of the second letter in consecutive lines: 'Sarithaanae' and 'Muththam' (though loose here) or 'Cbi' and 'Pidi' ('bi' and 'di').
Metaphor
“Adhu ippa pettu paambuthaan”
'Kizha singam' (Old lion) and 'pettu paambu' (caged/boxed snake) are metaphors used to mock the villain/uncle's powerless authority.
Idiom / Figure of Speech
“Mazhai namma kaattil peiyuthu”
'Mazhai namma kaattil peiyuthu' literally means rain pouring in our forest, which is a Tamil idiom for experiencing immense fortune and prosperity.
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Trivia
The title 'Vaimaye Vellum' (Truth Alone Triumphs) is taken from the Indian national motto (Satyameva Jayate). The song composed by Deva combines folk-pop elements with energetic renditions by Mano and Swarnalatha, standard for Tamil cinema comedy-action tracks of the late 1990s.
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