- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Anbin Mugavari
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a romantic duet expressing the ecstasy of newfound love and union. The lovers compare each other to divine elements of nature—a pristine white cloud floating in a golden sky and a graceful swan bathing in rose water. They celebrate the arrival of a fresh chapter in life, filled with eternal fragrance, musical melodies, and overflowing emotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Pon vaanilae ezhil ven megamae”
The lover is metaphorically described as a white cloud floating in a golden sky ('Pon vaanilae ezhil ven megamae') and a swan bathing in rose water ('Panneeril neeraadum pen annamae').
Monai (Initial Consonant Alliteration)
“Pon vannam un maalai azhaikkindradhu”
Repetition of the initial 'P' sound across consecutive lines ('Pon', 'Poraadum', 'Poo', 'Boopaala').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Thaalaadha mogangal sangeethamae”
Consistent end rhyme across stanzas using the suffix '-ae' ('megamae', 'annamae', 'dhevi', 'sangeethamae', 'reengaaramae').
Hyperbole & Imagery
“Alai paayudhae anai meerudhae”
Emotional intensity visualized through the imagery of ocean waves bursting past a containment dam ('anai meerudhae').
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Trivia
Featured in the 1985 Tamil film 'Anbin Mugavari', the lyrics were penned by Vairamuthu, highlighting his signature style of combining classic nature imagery with intimate romantic expressions.
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