- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Paasa Mazhai
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a joyous celebration of music and its profound connection to nature, emotion, and human spirit. The singer reflects on how music has the intrinsic power to awaken souls, captivate hearts, and evoke dance and blooming across nature. Elements of nature—such as peacocks, streams, lightning, and flowers—are portrayed as active participants responding to melodies, illustrating a universe synchronized by musical rhythm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Gaana mazhai oothudhu”
'Gaana mazhai' (Rain of music) metaphors music as a pouring downpour of rain, emphasizing its refreshing abundance.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ennam ennum poonguruvi”
'Ennam ennum poonguruvi' compares human thought directly to a small flower-bird flying in all directions.
Personification
“Naanal thalai aattudhu”
The reed ('Naanal') is personified as nodding its head in rhythmic agreement to the song of streams.
Personification
“Vanna malar naanudhu”
The flower ('Vanna malar') is personified as feeling bashful or shy upon being gazed at by the beetle.
Rhyme / Ethugai
“Vaana mazhai pola ingu / Gaana mazhai oothudhu”
'Vaana' and 'Gaana' share second-letter rhyming (Ethugai) and assonance, creating melodic symmetry.
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Trivia
The lyrics were penned by veteran lyricist Vaali for the 1989 Tamil film 'Paasa Mazhai'. Vaali frequently used natural motifs like rivers, birds, and flowers to symbolize musical notes and emotional bonds.
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