- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Andru Muthal Indru Varai
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This sensuous romantic song expresses deep intimate yearning, tender touch, and the eternal union of two lovers. The female protagonist metaphorically depicts herself as delicate flowers—a silk flower, a lily stem, a champak blossom, and a pomegranate flower—inviting her lover to embrace her and experience blissful togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Naan thaen kudam nee paal kudam”
Compares the lovers to pots of milk and honey that blend seamlessly together, symbolizing complete physical and emotional unity.
Personification (Uruvakam)
“Maangani yaenguthu aasai vadiyaathu”
Attributes human emotions of longing to a mango fruit, representing youthful desire.
Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Pattu poovu hae hae hae thottu paaru”
The second consonant 'tt' (ttu) rhymes across consecutive lines for rhythmic harmony.
Imagery & Allegory
“Maadhulam poovilae vandu kidanthaadum”
Uses the image of a beetle lingering inside a pomegranate blossom as an allegory for romantic intimacy.
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Trivia
Written by Vairamuthu early in his career following his breakthrough in 'Nizhalgal' (1980), this song highlights his signature style of blending natural imagery—flowers, fruit, honey, and rain—with sensual romantic expression.
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