- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Pesu En Anbae is a playful and romantic duet from the 1981 thriller Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru, composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Vaali. The song captures a sweet and lighthearted banter between lovers, where they playfully tease each other's silence, express passionate longing, and admire one another through vivid poetic imagery.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Poonthendralae ponoonjalae”
Compares the beloved to a soft gentle breeze (Poonthendral) and a golden swing (Ponoonjal) to emphasize elegance and sweetness.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Thiruvaai malarndhaal muthuthirndhu viduma”
Exaggerates that opening the mouth to speak will cause precious pearls to spill out.
Antithesis / Wordplay (Muran)
“Kodaikaalam vaadai endru / Vaadai kaalam kodai endru”
Juxtaposes summer (Kodaikaalam) and winter (Vaadaikaalam) to express how love transforms seasons and physical sensations.
Imagery / Sensory Metaphor
“Paal oorudhu thaenoorudhu”
Uses taste imagery of milk and honey flowing to signify rising sweet romantic desires.
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Trivia
Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru is a cult thriller film directed by K. Bhagyaraj, who also starred in the lead role alongside Satyakala. Ilaiyaraaja's score balanced the movie's intense suspense with light romantic melodies like this duet, which features charming vocal expressions and playful interjections from the singers.
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