- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Paasa Mazhai
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This uplifting and romantic song celebrates the spellbinding power of music and its deep connection to both nature and human soul. The singer asks if a melody can tug at one's heartstrings and move their spirit, describing how nature itself responds in harmony—clouds make peacocks dance, streams make reeds sway, and a shower of music inspires flowers to bloom and bumblebees to court them. Written with classic poetic flair by Vaali, the song draws a sweet parallel between the rhythmic harmony of nature and the blossoming of love between two souls. As ragas gather in the mind like a bird flying in all directions, music becomes a flowing river of honey inviting the beloved to join in song and share the joy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ennam ennum poonguruvi”
Human thoughts are metaphorically compared to a free-flying little bird ('poonguruvi') navigating all eight directions.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Gaana mazhai oothudhu”
The flow of melody is poetically described as a heavy pour of rain ('Gaana mazhai').
Personification
“Vanna malar naanudhu”
The colorful flower is given human emotional qualities as it 'blushes' or 'feels shy' when the bumblebee gazes at it.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Thogai mayil aadudhu / Thaazhai madal pookkudhu / Naanal thalai aattudhu”
The lines end with rhythmic, rhyming verbal suffixes ('aadudhu', 'pookkudhu', 'aattudhu'), enhancing the musical cadence of the verse.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Megangalin paattula thaan / Minnalgalin paattula thaan”
The second letter consonant harmony ('ga' / 'n') across lines creates classic Tamil poetic internal rhythm.
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Trivia
The song features lyrics by legendary lyricist Vaali from the 1989 movie 'Paasa Mazhai'. Vaali's lyrics frequently juxtaposed natural elements (rain, flowers, streams, birds) with deep emotional experiences, creating vivid imagery that complemented Ilaiyaraaja's musical compositions during this era.
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