- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Aasai Manaivi
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This celebratory folk song from the 1977 Tamil film 'Aasai Manaivi' depicts the festive arrival of a groom at his mother-in-law's house. The lyrics tease the bride and her family, playfully contrasting luxurious material displays with rustic simplicity. Through lively rhythm and teasing banter, the song captures the joyful anticipation of a traditional marriage, emphasizing love over wealth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Muyalu pola sollukkaari”
Compares the bride's soft and gentle speech to a rabbit ('muyalu pola').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Muththu muththu pallukkaari”
Compares the bride's sparkling white teeth to precious pearls ('muththu muththu pallukkaari').
Alliteration & Initial Rhyme (Monai and Ethukai)
“Muththu muththu pallukkaari / Muyalu pola sollukkaari”
Repetition of initial consonants ('Mu') across lines creates a melodic cadence.
Repetition / Anaphora (Epiphora)
“Panu meththa pattu meththa / Panaththa kotti vaangum meththa”
The word 'meththa' (mattress) is repeated at the end of consecutive lines to create a rhythmic folk emphasis.
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Trivia
Written by veteran lyricist A. Maruthakasi, this song uses classical rural Tamil folk rhythm patterns ('Jigujiguchchaang') to bring authentic festive flavour to cinema music.
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