- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Vazhvey Maayam
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jan 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic melody depicts a painter and singer passionately serenading his beloved, comparing her divine presence and eyes to poetic elements of nature. He describes her eyes as canvas containing his songs and compares her beauty to the radiant moon gliding across the sky. Reference is made to the ancient poet Kalidasa, framing his own feelings as a timeless expression of love while pleading with her to set aside her mild anger and embrace their impending union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Neela vaana odaiyil neendhugindra vennilaa”
The sky is poetically conceptualized as a flowing stream ('odai') in which the moon swims ('neendhugindra vennilaa').
Rhyme & Contrast (Edhugai / Monai)
“Kaalidhaasan paadinaan meghadhoodhamae / Dhevidhaasan paaduvaan kaadhal geedhamae”
Juxtaposition of the legendary poet 'Kaalidhaasan' with 'Dhevidhaasan' (servant of the goddess) creates rhythmic symmetry and literary allusion.
Visual & Sensory Imagery
“Naan varaindha paadalgal neelam pootha kannilaa”
Evokes vivid visual and tactile imagery by describing honey drops on lips and blue-tinted expressive eyes.
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Trivia
The song from 'Vazhvey Maayam' (1982) features Kamal Haasan and Sridevi. Composed by Gangai Amaran and rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, the word play 'Sridheviyae en aaviyae' directly addresses both the character and actress Sridevi, making it an iconic moment in Tamil cinema music history.
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