- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Saavi
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Dec 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Neegatha Nyaabagam is a heartfelt, romantic duet that celebrates everlasting memories, love, and emotional bonding between couples. The lyrics capture tender moments of affection, expressing deep gratitude for a partner who transforms life, brings joy, and completes the marital journey marked by traditional symbols of auspiciousness like turmeric and vermilion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Mukai / Monnai (Initial Alliteration)
“Neegatha nypagam nenjilae endrum vaazhga”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ne' / 'N' across words in the line ('Neegatha', 'nypagam', 'nenjilae').
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Kolakkili ondru en kannil nadanthathae / Paadhasuvadugal en nenjil pathinthathae”
Matching of the second consonant sound 'dha' / 'dha' across successive lines ('nadanthathae' and 'pathinthathae').
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagaim)
“Kolakkili ondru en kannil nadanthathae”
Comparing the beloved's gentle gaze and presence to a beautiful parrot walking inside the eyes.
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Trivia
The song from the 1985 film 'Saavi' features music composed by Gangai Amaran with lyrics penned by the veteran lyricist Vaali, rendered by the iconic duo S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.
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