- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- En Aasai Machan
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jul 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'En Aasai Machan' is a soulful rural duet celebrating deep devotion, unconditional love, and destiny between two lovers. The heroine praises her lover's auspicious nature ('Rasidhaan kai') and considers herself fortunate to be his life companion. She expresses how her entire world revolves around him, to the extent that she forgets her own identity in his thoughts. The lyricist uses vivid nature imagery—such as blowing winds, field snails, and fluttering birds singing in harmony—to mirror the lovers' emotional sync. The metaphor of water remaining unbroken even when struck with a stone emphasizes the resilience of true love. The male lover joins in to echo her sentiments, affirming that they were born to share a life of togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai)
“Pani poo pol sirikkuthu / Paal pol irukkudhu”
Compares the innocent joy and purity of the heroine's heart to a dew-laden flower ('pani poo pol') and pure milk ('paal pol').
Personification
“Veesura kathum Vayal veli nathum Padikkuthu yesa pattu”
Attributes human capabilities of singing folk music ('yesa pattu') to nature elements like the blowing breeze and snails in the fields.
Metaphor & Imagery
“Kannadi polae Kallala adichaa Thanneerum udaiyadhu”
Uses the unbreakable nature of water under impact as a visual metaphor for the fluid yet indestructible bond of deep affection.
Initial Rhyme (Monai)
“Pani poo pol sirikkuthu / Paal pol irukkudhu / Paavai manam dhanae”
Repetition of initial phonetic sounds across lines ('Pa' sound in Pani, Paal, Paavai) creating rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
'En Aasai Machan' (1994) starred Vijayakanth, Revathi, and Ranjitha. The music for the film was composed by Deva, and this romantic track was rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra with lyrics penned by Vaali. The phrase 'Kandaangi pudava' references the traditional handloom cotton sarees famous in the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu.
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