- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- Gangai Amaran
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Arthamulla Aasaigal
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This joyful romance song celebrates the auspicious moment when lovers unite. The protagonist considers meeting his beloved as the greatest fortune that has brought prosperity, happiness, and rich blessings into his life, comparing his fortune to casting a fishing net into the ocean and pulling in wealth as valuable as pearls and gold. He playfully calls his lover to shed her shyness and embrace the present moment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Esubu / End Rhyme (இயைபு)
“Neram ippo nalla neramthaan / Yogaththilae nalla yogamthaan”
Rhyming ends of consecutive lines with 'neramthaan' and 'yogamthaan' creating a rhythmic flow.
Moonaai / Head Alliteration (மோனை)
“Neram ippo nalla neramthaan”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'N' (Neram / Nalla).
Metaphor (உவமை/உருவகம்)
“Pottaen kadalula naanum oru vala... Muththu muththaa pon vilaiyum”
Comparing the act of finding love and prosperity to casting a net into the sea and hauling pearls.
Repetition / Refrain (அடுக்கற்றொடர்)
“Muththu muththaa pon vilaiyum”
Repetition of 'muththu muththaa' for emphasis on richness and abundance.
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Trivia
Written by Gangai Amaran for the 1985 film 'Arthamulla Aasaigal', the song incorporates coastal folk style imagery like casting fishing nets to symbolize love and prosperity.
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