- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Erimalai
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Oru Naal Iravu Paal Pol Nilavu' from the 1985 film 'Erimalai' is a sensual, romantic track recounting a woman's vivid memories of an intimate night with her lover. Set under a bright, milk-white moonlit night, she describes the gentle brush of lips, the sudden surge of overwhelming feelings, and the passionate tender moments shared between them. Through delicate, classical imagery—such as being lifted as gently as a lotus flower supported by its stalk—the lyrics express both physical desire and emotional tenderness. Lyricist Vaali weaves poetic grace into the intimate theme, highlighting how new passion sparks sweet torment and lasting memories between lovers.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Oru naal iravu paal pol nilavu”
Compares the bright white moonlight directly to milk using the comparison word 'pol'.
Simile (Upamai)
“Thaamaraikku oru thandu polavae”
Compares the hero lifting the heroine tenderly to a delicate stalk supporting a lotus flower using 'polavae'.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Udhadugal iranudum medhuvaai urasa / Udalukkul yaedho unarchigal parava”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'U' in 'Udhadugal' and 'Udalukkul'.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Thaamaraikku oru thandu polavae / Thottu thookkinaan pennai”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Th' in 'Thaamaraikku', 'thandu', and 'Thottu'.
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Trivia
The song features lyrics by the legendary Tamil poet Vaali for the 1985 film 'Erimalai'. While specific information regarding the musical score and singers remains obscure in contemporary film archives, Vaali's distinctive poetic touch—elevating intimate romantic moments through nature imagery like the lotus stalk—remains a highlight of the track.
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