- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singer
- B. S. Sasirekha
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Lakshmi (1979)
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Feb 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the anticipation, joy, and emotional nuance surrounding a traditional Tamil wedding. The speaker reassures a young maiden that her special day is approaching soon, picturing the festive beating of wedding drums, the village procession, and the grand rituals. The lyrics capture the bride's shy affection, her dreams of walking in her wedding silk saree, understanding her future husband, and the mixed feelings of blissful happiness and sweet anxiety that accompany embarking on a new life journey.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Thangamae vairamae ilam kiliyae”
Addressing the young bride using metaphors of nature and beauty such as 'Poongodiyae' (flowering vine), 'Annamae' (swan), 'Thangamae' (gold), and 'Ilam kiliyae' (young parrot).
Onomatopoeia (ஒலிக்குறிப்பு)
“Koora chaela sarasarakka”
The term 'sarasarakka' mimics the crisp rustling sound made by a new bridal silk saree as the bride walks.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Oorukkellaam paakku vechu / Oorai ellaam paakka vechu”
Repetition of the initial letter/sound 'Oo' across consecutive lines ('Oorukkellaam' / 'Oorai ellaam').
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Aala vattam podudhadi / Kalla paarundhu”
Matching of the second consonant 'lla' in 'Aala' and 'Kalla'.
Did you know?
Trivia
Written by the acclaimed Tamil lyricist Aalangudi Somu for the 1979 film Lakshmi, this song richly illustrates traditional Tamil wedding customs, such as 'paakku vechu' (extending formal invitations to villagers with betel leaf and nuts) and wearing the 'koora chaela' (traditional bride's silk saree).
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