- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, K. J. Jesudas
- Music director
- Anand Sankar
- Movie name
- Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This classic romantic duet celebrates the divine joy of marital union and intimate connection. The male protagonist metaphorically compares his beloved to a beautiful poem written by an unknown poet, lines of which he has memorized by heart. He describes how a single glance from her brought refreshing rain to his heart, causing love and kinship to sprout. The female protagonist echoes these sentiments, describing the sweet inner turmoil and absolute devotion she feels, affirming that her soul will never separate from his. Together, they celebrate how love transforms past sorrow into present fulfillment, culminating in a joyful invocation to join together in marriage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagamy (Metaphor)
“Yaaro ezhudhiya kavidhai”
Comparing the beloved woman to a poem written by an unknown author ('Yaaro ezhudhiya kavidhai') to emphasize her artistic beauty and mysterious perfection.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Paruvam kaninthu vandha paavai varuga / Pudavai anindhu vandha poovae varuga”
Matching initial sounds 'Paruvam' and 'Pudavai' across adjacent lines, creating a rhythmic and lyrical quality.
Esubhu / Anaphora (Repetition)
“Paruvam kaninthu vandha paavai ivalae”
Repetition of the line structure celebrating her arrival ('Paruvam kaninthu vandha... Pudavai anindhu vandha...').
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Trivia
Written by lyricist Vairamuthu in the mid-1980s, the song features rich classical Tamil imagery blending emotional depth with traditional wedding symbolism. The phrase 'Yaaro Ezhudhiya Kavidhai' remains a famous romantic metaphor in Tamil pop culture.
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