- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Urimai
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic song depicts an intimate dialogue and emotional union between two lovers. Metaphorically addressing the beloved as a delicate flower, the lyricist paints a sensual portrait of intimacy, night-time romance, and deep passionate connection. The imagery seamlessly weaves elements of nature—such as rain, clouds, pearls, and peepal leaves—with romantic physical gestures like tender kisses, silent eye contact, and the blissful melting away of distance between two young hearts.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvam (Metaphor)
“Idhazh amudha surabi”
Comparing the beloved's lips to 'Amudha Surabi' (an inexhaustible divine vessel of nectar) and rain droplets to 'Muthukkal' (pearls).
Uvamaani (Simile / Imagery)
“Aadi ilaiththathu vanjikkodi”
Describing the woman's delicate physique as a 'vanjikkodi' (a flexible vine/creeper) dancing and growing tired.
Anaphora / Repetition (Edukki)
“Nayana baashai pesi pesi”
Repetition of words like 'pesi pesi' and 'vazhiya vazhiya' to emphasize duration and intensity of emotion.
Monnai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Sindhum mazhaiyinil nee kulikka / Selai kudaiyinai nee pidikka”
Matching initial letters in adjacent or rhythmic lines, such as 'Sivandhana' and 'Paliththana' or 'Sindhum' and 'Selai'.
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Trivia
Written by the legendary lyricist Vaali, this track showcases classic 1980s Tamil romantic lyricism filled with rich Sangam-inspired metaphors, such as comparing teeth to Pandyan pearls and lips to nectar vessels.
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