- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ilaya Raagam
- Movie release year
- 1995
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Marudhaani Chaareduthu from the film Ilaya Raagam (1995) is a playful and romantic rural track penned by lyricist Vaali. The song captures the affectionate exchange between lovers anticipating their upcoming marriage. The imagery centers on drawing decorative patterns with henna using a soft peacock feather, symbolizing the delicate and indelible mark of love carved into each other's hearts. Through metaphors of mountain rains, croaking frogs triggering spontaneous songs, and traditional attire like the Kandangi saree, the lyrics evoke a vibrant rustic atmosphere filled with joyful anticipation, traditional wedding beats, and teasing affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Marudhaani chaareduthu / Mayiliragaalae thottu”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound in successive lines ('ra' in Marudhaani and Mayil).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mana kuruvi”
Comparing the human heart or mind to a bird ('Mana kuruvi').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Thaazham poova pola”
Comparing the charm or fragrance of the lover to a screwpine flower ('Thaazham poova pola').
Anaphora / Repetition (Iruttaakizhavi / Adukku thodar)
“Pon vandae vandae vandae vaa”
Repetition of words like 'vandae vandae' for rhythmic emphasis and playfulness.
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Trivia
The lyricist Vaali was renowned for seamlessly weaving authentic rural Tamil wedding customs, traditional attire (such as Kandangi saree), and nature imagery into catchy 90s film songs. Henna (Marudhaani) applied with a peacock feather is a classical motif signifying gentleness and intimacy in Tamil folk literature.
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