- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Urimaikural
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 10 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Nethu Poothaalae Roja' from the movie Urimaikural (1974) is a vibrant, playful romantic track expressing youthful love, longing, and teasing affection. Using playful metaphors from nature—such as a freshly bloomed rosebud, birds, roosters, and sweet halwa—the hero sings about his yearning to draw close to his beloved and embrace her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nethu Poothaalae roja”
Compares the young woman to a freshly bloomed rose waiting to be gently plucked.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Mottu parika / Koodaadho lesa thottu”
Rhyming end sounds 'mottu', 'thottu', and 'mettu' create a rhythmic and musical cadence.
Simile (Upamai)
“Amman theraatam Aadi kondu anna kiliyaatam”
Compares the beloved's graceful sway to a majestic temple chariot and her singing/gait to a swan or parrot.
Colloquial Metaphor
“Varuvaalo alwa thundu”
Refers affectionately to the beloved as a sweet piece of 'halwa' (alwa thundu).
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Trivia
Urimaikural (1974) is a classic Tamil action-drama film directed by C. V. Sridhar, starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Latha in lead roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali. This track is celebrated for its playful folk rhythm and expressive imagery.
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