- Lyricist
- Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Shyam
- Movie name
- Iniyavale Vaa
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a lively and seductive romantic track where the protagonist admires Mangamma's mesmerizing eyes, rhythm of movement, and beauty. He invites her to leave behind hesitation and immerse herself in the joy of love and dance while youth is on her side.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Vannach chittae padhai maari vaa aadalaam”
Addressing the heroine as 'Vannach chittae' (colorful butterfly) metaphorically highlights her grace, vibrancy, and agility.
Etukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Kodiyum kilaiyum / Iniyum inaiyum”
The second letters of 'Kodiyum' and 'Iniyum' share the same consonant sound ('di' and 'ni' with soft 'i' vowel rhythm), giving melodic harmony.
Auditory Imagery
“Salangai kulungum idhu thani ulago”
The phrase 'Salangai kulungum' invokes vivid sound imagery of jingling anklets, painting a sensory scene of dance.
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Trivia
The song is from the 1982 movie 'Iniyavale Vaa', featuring music composed by Shyam with lyrics penned by Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam, popular for incorporating folk-pop rhythms into early 1980s Tamil film scores.
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