- Lyricist
- Tirupathur Rasu
- Singers
- S. N. Surendar, Vijayaramani, T. G. Kamaladevi
- Music director
- Vijaya Ramani
- Movie name
- Yaaga Salai
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Oct 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Oru Rosapoo Sirikiradhu' from the 1980 movie 'Yaaga Salai' is a folk-infused, romantic wedding song. It poetically likens a bashful bride to a blooming rose smiling in anticipation of her new life with her beloved. Set against the lively backdrop of traditional folk instruments like 'Naiyandi Melam' and rhythmic hand clapping, the song captures the joyful festivities surrounding a traditional marriage. The lyrics express the bride's subtle shyness, the happiness of the newly married couple as their romantic journey begins, and the heartfelt gratitude felt as elders offer their blessings. It highlights cultural ideals regarding the sanctity of marriage and the wedding dais, wishing the couple everlasting bliss and noble virtue.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Oru rosapoo sirikiradhu”
The bride's smiling and blushing face is metaphorically depicted as a smiling rose flower ('rosapoo').
Ethugai (Second-Letter Assonance)
“Naiyandi melam kotti / Kaiyalae thaalam thatti”
The second letter in both 'Naiyandi' (ai) and 'Kaiyalae' (ai) rhymes across consecutive lines.
Monai (First-Letter Alliteration)
“Medaikku vandhadhum thaan / Thirumanam menmaigal adaiyuthamma”
Initial consonant sounds ('M' in Medaikku and Menmaigal) align across lines to create rhythmic harmony.
Imagery / Personification
“Bullakku kulungaiyilae ponnukku / Poo mugam sivakkuthamma”
Paints a vivid visual image of a swaying nose ornament causing the bride's flower-like face to turn red with shyness.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1980 Tamil film 'Yaaga Salai', this song was composed by Vijaya Ramani, who also contributed vocals alongside S. N. Surendar and T. G. Kamaladevi. The lyrics were written by Tirupathur Rasu, incorporating traditional Tamil folk rhythms such as 'Naiyandi Melam' to give it an authentic festive wedding atmosphere.
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