- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Asha Bhosle
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Meera
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Dec 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic song features two lovers expressing their deep affection and eternal bond set against a serene, natural backdrop. They compare their love's awakening to a cuckoo singing in a lush fruit grove during a dewy evening, generating a melody of love that will echo forever. The lyricist poetically describes obstacles as stepping stones, comparing the lovers to rivers overflowing their banks to stay united.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Thadukkindra anaikkattugal / Namakkendrum padikkattugal”
Rhyming of second letters across adjacent lines: 'sutri' and 'sallikkaamal', or 'thadukkindra' and 'namakkendrum'.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Thadukkindra anaikkattugal namakkendrum padikkattugal”
Describing dams ('anaikkattugal') as stepping stones ('padikkattugal') to symbolize turning obstacles into opportunities.
Imagery
“Pani vizhum maalaiyil / Pazhamudhir cholaiyil”
Vivid sensory depictions of nature like misty evenings ('Pani vizhum maalaiyil') and fruit orchards ('Pazhamudhir cholaiyil').
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Trivia
The film 'Meera' (1992) starred Vikram and Aishwarya in the lead roles. The music for the film was composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Vaali. The track features sweet vocal scatting and humming interwoven with romantic poetry.
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