- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Osai
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Aug 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful duet from 'Osai' (1984) portrays the profound interdependence and emotional unity between two lovers. The lyrics convey that life has no individual existence in isolation; rather, its true purpose and meaning are created jointly through their shared story. Using timeless metaphors—such as a flowing river supported by its bank—the song illustrates how one partner gives strength, stability, and direction to the other's passion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nee paayum nadhi aanaai / Unnai thaangum karai aanaen”
Compares the beloved to a free-flowing river and the speaker to the supportive riverbank that contains and guides it.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vizhi vaasalum moodaathu”
Refers to the eyes as a 'doorway' (vizhi vaasal) that stays open in anticipation of seeing the loved one.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme / Parallel Structure)
“En vaazhkkaiyil nee paadhi / Un vaazhkkaiyil naan paadhi”
Repeats 'paadhi' (half) at the end of symmetrical lines to emphasize mutual completeness.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Un vaasagam ketkaathu / Vizhi vaasalum moodaathu”
The words 'ketkaathu' and 'moodaathu' rhyme at the line endings, creating melodic continuity.
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Trivia
'Osai' (1984) featured music composed by the veteran duo Shankar–Ganesh, with lyrics by the legendary Vaali. The film starred Mohan (famously dubbed 'Mic' Mohan for his musical roles) and Radhika. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam's vocal chemistry in this track made it one of the standout romantic duets from the movie's soundtrack.
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