- Lyricist
- Ponniyin Selvan
- Singers
- Vijay, Anuradha Sriram
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Priyamudan
- Movie release year
- 1998
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Mar 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Mauriya Mauriya is a upbeat, playful romantic duet from the 1998 Tamil movie Priyamudan. The song captures the lively banter and deep attraction between two lovers using contemporary pop-culture imagery, catchy metaphors, and humorous rhymes. The lead characters express their desire to stay attached to each other like stickers and vines, while invoking modern references like call sheets, biscuits, and actors to depict their obsession.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Oru sticker pottu pola / Naan ottikanum mela”
Comparing attachment to a sticker bindi ('sticker pottu pola') and a lily vine ('allikodi pola').
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Manam bambarama suththudhadi unnaala”
Comparing the lover's spinning mind to a top ('bambarama').
Iyaibu (Rhyming words)
“Needhan ippo bedsheet / Adi kaalam ellaam / Vendum undhan kaalsheet”
Use of rhyming English loan words ('bedsheet', 'kaalsheet', 'biscuit', 'face cut') for rhythmic playfulness.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Mauriya mauriya / Manasukkulla vaariyaa”
Repetition of the 'Ma' sound in initial syllables.
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Trivia
Priyamudan (1998) starred Vijay and Kausalya, featuring music composed by Deva with lyrics written by Ponniyin Selvan. This song was notable for its vibrant choreography and catchphrases blending popular pop-culture brands and stars of the late 90s.
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