- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Gopurangal Saivathillai
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song uses metaphors of rain, nature, a fruit-bearing branch, and a parrot to express intimacy, warmth, and romantic yearning on a cold, rainy night. It portrays two souls coming together to find comfort in each other's embrace, contrasting the chill of the external environment with the inner warmth of love and desire.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai and Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Oorengum mazhaiyaachu / Thaalaadha kuluraachu / Raak kaalam eeramaachu”
The repetition of the verbal ending suffix '-aachu' across multiple lines provides a rhythmic and rhyming flow characteristic of folk-infused Tamil poetry.
Metaphor
“Thaniyaana poovukku / Ilai onnu thunaiyaachu”
The lonely flower and supportive leaf serve as metaphors for two lovers uniting to offer mutual comfort and warmth during a rainy night.
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Trivia
'Gopurangal Saivathillai' (1982) marked the directorial debut of veteran director-actor Manivannan. The film's soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by his brother Gangai Amaran.
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