- Lyricist
- Poonguyilan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Vetri Namathe
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Mar 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and seductive song from the 1982 film 'Vetri Namathe', composed by the Shankar-Ganesh duo and sung by Vani Jairam, captures a young woman expressing her romantic longing and sensual passion towards her beloved. She coquettishly highlights her youthfulness and urges him to embrace her, describing his affection and closeness as the ultimate cure for her restless yearning. Throughout the track, the lyricist Poonguyilan uses vivid imagery of music, nighttime, and sweet affection to illustrate the ecstasy of romantic togetherness, inviting her lover to share moments of intimacy without hesitation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Perusu perusu unakku perusu nenjam”
Words like 'Perusu perusu', 'Sirusu sirusu', and 'Mama mama' are repeated consecutively to convey playful eagerness, rhythm, and intensity.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Udhattu marunthu poosu….”
The phrase 'Udhattu marunthu poosu' metaphorically equates kisses or loving lip touches to a healing medicine for physical pain/yearning.
Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Maragath maeni uruguthu vaa nee / Madiyila pottu padikkanum paattu”
The second letters of 'Maragath' and 'Madiyila' share a phonetic rhythm that enhances the musical flow of the line.
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Trivia
'Vetri Namathe' features a soundtrack composed by Shankar-Ganesh, and this song stands out for Vani Jairam's versatile rendition, showcasing her ability to effortlessly shift from classical tracks to seductive, expressive cabaret-style romantic numbers.
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