- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Puthu Paatu
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Sept 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song depicts the blissful romantic awakening of two lovers who locked eyes for the first time 'yesterday' and instantly forgot the rest of the world. Set against idyllic countryside scenery—chilly breezes, riverbanks, and blooming flowers—their newfound affection turns life itself into a festive musical performance. They express how their chance encounter disrupted their restless nights, transformed their breath into poetry, and sparked an irresistible bond. As the duet progresses, love is delightfully framed through musical metaphors such as pitch (sudhi), rhythm (jathi), and melodic notes (suram). The lovers express their desire to weave their feelings into a grand epic and crown their union with a garland of marriage. Ultimately, the track celebrates love as a 'Puthu Paatu'—a fresh, vibrant song born from the seamless harmony of two souls.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Paattu thaan… puthu paattu thaan / Thanakka thakka koottu thaan / Inainjadhoru koottu thaan”
The repeating ending word 'thaan' across consecutive lines creates an echoing, rhythmic end-rhyme structure typical of Tamil folk melodies.
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Poothathu poothathu paarvai / Porthuthu porthuthu porva”
Words like 'Poothathu' and 'Porthuthu' are repeated back-to-back to intensify the emotional cadence and rhythmic emphasis.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Paathoru maadhiri aachu / Raathiri thookkamum pochu”
Rhythmic flow established through internal lyrical symmetry and similar vowel/consonant vocalizations.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Intha maanae / Maragathame unnai ninaichu”
The lover directly compares the beloved to a gentle deer ('maanae') and a precious emerald ('maragathame').
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Trivia
The song belongs to the 1990 Tamil movie 'Puthu Paatu', directed by Gangai Amaran, who also penned the lyrics. The film stars Ramarajan and Vaidehi in lead roles and features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. Sung by Mano and S. Janaki, this track stands out as a quintessential rural romantic duet showcasing Ilaiyaraaja's signature folk-orchestral fusion.
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