- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Tharaiyil Vazhum Meengal
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the deep romantic longing and anticipation of a woman awaiting her lover. Using rich natural imagery, she compares her emotions to rain clouds pouring over mountains to cool the earth, asking if her love will similarly bring peace and solace to her soul. She envisions herself as a golden stream and a gentle bird, eager to spend every moment in his presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Kanni ennum ponnaruvi”
The heroine metaphorically compares herself to a golden waterfall ('ponnaruvi') waiting for her beloved.
Metaphor
“Nee koyyathaan intha Athipazham”
Youth and love are metaphorically described as a ripe fig fruit waiting to be plucked.
Etukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kanni ennum ponnaruvi”
The second letters 'th' in 'Rathiriyil' and 'Kaithazhuva' or 'nn' in 'Kanni' / 'Naal' exhibit traditional Tamil prosodic harmony.
Personification
“Kaathu kidakkum poonguruvi”
The bird ('poonguruvi') is personified as waiting patiently to chat with the lover all day long.
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Trivia
'Tharaiyil Vazhum Meengal' (1981) features music composed by Chandrabose, a prominent Tamil composer of the 1980s known for his catchy melodious tunes. Lyricist Vaali penned the song's poetic verse, which was effortlessly rendered by veteran singer Vani Jayaram.
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