- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- R. Ramanujam
- Movie name
- Annaparavai
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a tender, evocative romantic ballad where the protagonist expresses immense adoration and poetic fascination for his beloved. He marvels at her beauty, wondering whether to compare her to precious gold, a delicate flower, or the very sight of his eyes. The lyrics portray how love transforms quiet secrets in the heart into beautiful miracles, creating warmth and passionate longing even amidst a cold, foggy breeze.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Ooviyam pol aadum nenjil”
Compares the rhythmic beat and emotional sway of the lover's heart to a swaying painting ('Ooviyam pol aadum nenjil').
Vinaa Aani (Rhetorical Questioning)
“Pon enbatho poovenpatho”
Uses repeated questions to heighten praise and express poetic hesitation in choosing the right metaphor for her beauty ('Pon enbatho poovenpatho').
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kaaviyamae paadum kannila / Ooviyam pol aadum nenjil”
The second letters of 'Kaaviyamae' and 'Ooviyam' share the 'vi' sound, creating poetic resonance across consecutive couplets.
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Trivia
Written by Panchu Arunachalam for the 1980 movie 'Annaparavai', this song exemplifies his Signature lyrical style of using simple yet highly evocative Tamil metaphors to capture romantic intimacy.
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