- Lyricist
- Aabavanan
- Singers
- S. N. Surendar, Sasirekha
- Music director
- Manoj – Gyan
- Movie name
- Oomai Vizhigal
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Maamarathu Poo Eduthu is a tender and romantic duet expressing sweet anticipation, deep affection, and intimate longing between lovers. The song relies heavily on lush, romantic imagery from nature—mango blossoms, soft tree shade, and ocean waves—to illustrate the emotional warmth and hesitations of love. The couple trades affectionate compliments, expressing that their bond is soulbound and eternal.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Poomarathu nizhal eduthu porvaiyaakki moodavaa”
Comparing the natural shade of a flowering tree to a cozy blanket.
Edhukai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Kadalodu pirandhaalum / Udalodu pirandhaalum”
The second letters 'd' match across lines (Kadalodu / Udalodu).
Monaai (Initial rhyme / Alliteration)
“Maamarathu poo eduthu manjam ondru podavaa”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'M' (Maamarathu / Manjam).
Analogy
“Kadalodu pirandhaalum intha alaigal yenguthu / Udalodu pirandhaalum intha manamum yenguthu”
Comparing the yearning of the heart attached to the body to the restless ocean waves born from the sea.
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Trivia
'Oomai Vizhigal' (1986) was a blockbuster cult thriller produced and written by Aabavanan and directed by Aravindraj, created entirely by graduates of the Adyar Film Institute. The film's music was composed by the duo Manoj-Gyan, and this romantic track sung by S.N. Surendar and S. Janaki remains one of the most enduring melodies of 1980s Tamil cinema.
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