- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Idhayathil Nee
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and romantic duet from the film 'Idhayathil Nee' features a teasing dialogue between two lovers. The hero poetically describes the heroine's physical grace—her slender waist, stylish walk, fiery gaze, and blooming smile—while the heroine cheekily accepts each compliment with nonchalant encouragement ('let it be so'). As the song progresses, the lovers exchange roles in praising each other's touch and presence, capturing the playful flirtation and charm characteristic of classic 1960s Tamil cinema romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai Ani (Simile)
“Odivadhu pol idai irukkum”
Compares the extreme slenderness of the heroine's waist to a thin branch about to break.
Simile
“Kodi malar pol idhazh viriyum”
Compares the opening of the heroine's lips in a smile to a flower blooming on a creeper vine.
Iyaipu (Refrain / End Rhyme)
“Irukkattumae / Nadakkattumae / Pirakkattumae”
The repeating ending suffix '-attumae' ('let it be') across lines creates a rhythmic, musical refrain typical of conversational duets.
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Trivia
'Idhayathil Nee' (1963) stars Gemini Ganesan and Devika. The film's musical score was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, with lyrics penned by Vaali, making it a classic hit of the era.
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