- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Sailaja, Chorus
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Abhirami
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Naam Irukkom Sorkkaththilae' from the 1992 Tamil film Abhirami is a high-energy celebratory folk track depicting joy, immense prosperity, and divine-like abundance. The characters express that they feel as though they are living in heaven, attributing their good fortune and dazzling wealth to the generous maternal presence of the protagonist, Abhirami. Through playful and exaggerated lyrics written by Vairamuthu, the song paints a picture of boundless riches where precious gems like emeralds, rubies, pearls, and silver are treated as everyday items. Composed by Deva and rendered enthusiastically by S. P. Sailaja along with chorus singers, it highlights festive celebration and communal bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Maragatha kalla alli maadiyil podu”
Exaggeration of extreme wealth by portraying emeralds being casually thrown on balconies and ruby cribs used to shoo chickens.
Simile (Uwamai Ani)
“Angamengum minnal pola minnugirathae”
Comparing the glow of the body to a flash of lightning using 'pola'.
Onomatopoeia / Rhythm Words (Iruttai Kilavi)
“Aadaikalo thangam / Chorus :Pala pala pala”
Rhythmic, repetitive sound-words used to evoke sparkling and radiant visual brightness.
Repetition for Emphasis (Edukku Thodar)
“Chorus :Thiranthathu thiranthathu”
Doubling of action words to convey intense joy and excitement.
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Trivia
The song features in the 1992 drama film 'Abhirami', starring Saravanan and Suhasini, with music composed by Deva. Lyricist Vairamuthu used imaginative folk hyperbole to capture rural celebration and wealth, making this upbeat track sung by S.P. Sailaja a popular celebratory number of the early 90s.
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