- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- T. L. Maharajan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Indru Poi Naalai Vaa
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful track from the film 'Indru Poi Naalai Vaa' captures the protagonist's comical yet sincere attempts to express his love using a eccentric mix of Tamil and broken Hindi. He confesses that his infatuation has taken away his sleep and filled his days with endless daydreams. Learning this quirky language is his unique way of proving his devotion to his lady love. Despite his struggle to find the right words, he conveys that her companionship would bring him pure heaven, expressing immense joy at the thought of being together and fear at the thought of being forgotten.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Macaronic Verse / Code-Mixing
“Meri pyari dilke raani / Adi unmela aasaa”
Blending Tamil and Hindi phrases seamlessly within the same song structure to create a lighthearted, eccentric style.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Indha manasum / Indha vayasum”
The second consonant 'nda' rhymes across adjacent lines.
Hyperbole
“Padutha urakkam illa / Pagalila kanavilae tholla”
Exaggerating the sleeplessness and day-time hallucinations caused by love.
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Trivia
The film 'Indru Poi Naalai Vaa' (1981) was written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj, who also played the lead role. Though the song's context notes attribute lyrics to Gangai Amaran, the track relies on iconic comical broken Hindi lines sung by Malaysia Vasudevan under Ilaiyaraaja's musical direction, perfectly matching Bhagyaraj's signature comedic storytelling style.
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