- Lyricist
- K. Ravi
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ravi
- Movie name
- Sparisam
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song revolves around the traditional Tamil poetic concept of 'Oodal'—a temporary, playful friction or quarrel between romantic partners. The protagonist comforts his beloved, addressing her as 'Nillave' (moon-like beauty), explaining that their misunderstanding is as fleeting as a spark of lightning across the sky. He pleads with her not to be sorrowful or let tears ruin the sweet playfulness of their romance. Through gentle reassurance, the song highlights that love is a joyful game where brief moments of anger should not culminate in lasting grief or a 'garland of tears'. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's expressive vocals beautifully convey the warmth, tenderness, and comforting tone intended to win back the beloved's affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Oodal chiru minnal oli”
Compares a temporary lovers' quarrel ('oodal') directly to a fleeting flash of lightning ('chiru minnal'), emphasizing its short-lived nature.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaneer maalai soodalama”
Refers to continuous weeping as wearing a 'garland of tears' ('kanneer maalai'), vividly illustrating deep grief.
Apostrophe / Personification
“nillave vaadalama”
Addresses the beloved poetically as 'Nillave' (Oh Moon), attributing the delicate wilting of a flower to the moon.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Oodal chiru minnal oli nillave vaadalama”
The repetition of the initial 'O' sound in 'Oodal' and 'oli' creates a pleasing auditory harmony.
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Trivia
The film 'Sparisam' (1982) features music composed by the veteran composer Ravi (often known as Bombay Ravi in Malayalam cinema), who composed select rare soundtracks in Tamil. The lyrics were written by K. Ravi, and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's delicate vocal nuances elevate this melody into a memorable reflection on romantic 'Oodal' (lovers' tiff).
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