- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. N. Surendar, Anuradha Sriram
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Once More
- Movie release year
- 1997
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Jan 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a joyful celebration of nature and life expressed through the eyes of a romantic poet. The protagonist professes deep affection for natural elements—flowers, birds, rivers, and breezes—inviting them to interact with him directly without hesitation. His love extends beyond perfect beauty to encompass imperfections, such as loving the foam on rivers, the spots on the moon, and the shed wings of a butterfly. The lyrics capture a childlike wonder toward the universe, viewing the earth as a home and life as a delight. By visualizing swings tied to rainbow colors and collecting raindrops like pearls, the poet celebrates youthfulness and the boundless bliss of living in harmony with creation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Malargalae / Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren / Thayakkam enna / Ennai vanthu muththam idu”
Inanimate and natural entities like flowers, rivers, and the breeze are addressed as sentient beings capable of loving, kissing, touching, and embracing.
Simile / Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Mazhai thuli mazhai thuli / Muthukalaai sitharuthu”
Raindrops are compared to scattered pearls, highlighting their purity and precious nature.
Contrast / Inclusive Perception
“Nathigalai mattum alla / Nuraiyaiyum kaathaliththen”
The poet pairs standard symbols of beauty with their overlooked aspects, expressing love for both.
Emonai / Ethirai (Tamil Rhyme and Assonance)
“Nathigalai mattum alla / Vennilavai mattum alla”
Use of matching sound patterns in consecutive lines creating rhythmic harmony (e.g., Nathigalai / Vennilavai).
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Trivia
Composed by Deva for the 1997 Tamil film 'Once More' directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, the movie famously brought together veteran legend Sivaji Ganesan and actor Vijay on screen. The song's lyrics were written by Vairamuthu and feature dynamic vocal performances highlighting nature's romantic beauty.
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