- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Aranmanai Kili
- Movie release year
- 1993
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In 'Raasavae Unnai Vidamaatten' from the movie Aranmanai Kili (1993), composed by Ilaiyaraaja, the female protagonist passionately vows her eternal love and devotion to her beloved king (Raasa). She expresses that no matter what obstacles arise or how shy she might feel, she will not relinquish her love. She draws poetic parallels to nature—comparing her enduring thoughts of him to the inescapable scent of fresh earth after rain and the roots of a banyan tree swaying in the breeze. She eagerly awaits their marital union, pouring her soul into singing only for him.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Oyaamalae mazhai thooralaam / Pogaadhaiyya man vaasanai”
The second consonant 'ra' matches across lines: 'Oyaamalae' and 'Pogaadhaiyya', as well as 'Koodamalae' and 'Neenghadhaiyya'.
Metaphor (Uvamai / Thondramai)
“Oyaamalae mazhai thooralaam / Pogaadhaiyya man vaasanai”
Compares the unvanishing thought of her lover to the petrichor (earthly scent) that remains after rain.
Onomatopoeia (Oli-kkurippu)
“Kee kee kee kee endru / Kukoo kukoo endru”
The sounds of birds 'Kee kee' and 'Kukoo kukoo' are used to imitate bird vocalizations vividly.
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Aalam vizhudhaagavae / Manam aadidum podhu”
Compares her heart swaying restlessly in longing to the swinging aerial roots of a banyan tree ('Aalam vizhudhaagavae').
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Trivia
Aranmanai Kili (1993) features an iconic soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, starring Rajkiran. 'Raasavae Unnai Vidamaatten' is one of the standout folk-melodic tracks performed soulfully by S. Janaki, capturing rural romance with deep emotional resonance.
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