- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- K. J. Jesudass, Lalitha Sagari
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Chinna Chinna Aasaigal
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Apr 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet captures playful intimacy and teasing banter between two lovers. They address a passing cloud while expressing their yearning, affection, and growing impatience as time slips away throughout the day. Through soft coaxing and lighthearted excuses, the couple shares intimate moments, comparing their affection to playful divine acts (leela) and exchanging sweet anticipations of their future together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Ilanjittu innum vanthu serala”
'Ilanjittu' (young bird/chick) is used metaphorically to refer affectionately to the romantic partner.
Ethugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Parikaasam pannaathae / Padhilaethum sollaathae”
The second consonant 'ri' and 'di' / sound pattern rhymes across consecutive lines.
Monai (Initial sound alliteration)
“Parikaasam pannaathae / Padhilaethum sollaathae / Pasiyaara nee konjam vaa”
Repetition of the initial consonant 'Pa' sound across three consecutive lines creates rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
'Chinna Chinna Aasaigal' is a 1989 Tamil film featuring lyrics by the renowned Tamil poet Pulamaipithan, known for his rich classical vocabulary seamlessly blended into accessible film songs.
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