- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Vijaya Bhaskar
- Movie name
- Aadu Puli Aattam
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic track captures the sweet awakening of love and the joyful anticipation of marriage in a young woman's heart. Using vibrant nature imagery like the cooing cuckoo and coral lips, the song expresses how romantic yearning fills her mind, turning nights into day and making her youth dance with delight.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Pavala chevvaai idhazhgalae”
Compares the reddish hue and soft texture of human lips directly to precious coral (Pavalam).
Mythological Allusion
“Kaadhalin dhevadhai radhi dhevi nadanam”
References Rati (goddess of love) and Manmadhan (god of love) from Hindu mythology to elevate human romantic feelings to a divine experience.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Iravae pagalaagum / Ilamai sadhiraadum”
Repetition of the initial letter 'I' in consecutive lines creating a rhythmic auditory effect.
Cultural Symbolism
“Maavilai thoranam mana kolam kaana”
Uses 'Maavilai thoranam' (decorations made of mango leaves) as a traditional Indian symbol for auspiciousness and upcoming wedding celebrations.
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Trivia
Aadu Puli Aattam (1977) was a classic Tamil black-and-white film starring Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, directed by S. P. Muthuraman with music composed by Vijaya Bhaskar.
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