- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Naan Sootiya Malar
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Nov 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet from 'Naan Sootiya Malar' (1983) captures an affectionate playful exchange between two lovers expressing their deep devotion and admiration. The male lover marvels at her beauty using poetic imagery, questioning whether she is a deer, a peacock, a blooming garden, or an unseen art gallery. In response, the female lover compares their bond to the celestial couple Rathi and Manmatha, envisioning a life of shared joy and romance. The song evokes memories as sacred sanctuaries and portrays love as a comforting force that heals past wounds and turns everyday life into an ongoing celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Nyaabagam oru aalayam adhil”
Memory is directly metaphorized as a temple where romantic hopes reside.
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Mazhai saerum manal pola uravaaduvom”
The bonding between the lovers is explicitly compared to sand soaking up and uniting with rain.
Aiya Ani (Doubt/Rhetorical Query)
“Maanaa illa mayilaa”
The hero expresses overwhelming poetic wonder by questioning if she is a deer or a peacock.
Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Ponnaana vaelaiyilae pudhu raagangal / Poochchoodum bothinilae kavi maegangal”
The second letters 'n' (naa) in Ponnaana and Poochchoodum create a rhythmic phonetic harmony.
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Trivia
The song features lyrics written by Vairamuthu for the 1983 film 'Naan Sootiya Malar'. The film's soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, showcasing his classic early-80s orchestral melody style with playful vocal interactions.
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