- Lyricist
- Poonguyilan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Chain Jayapal
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Raavu neram machchaan' from the 1985 film 'Chain Jayapal' portrays the playful, intimate emotions of a young woman describing a night spent with her beloved lover. She reflects on her sleeplessness in the dark, her thoughts consumed by the groom, until he unexpectedly enters like a gentle breeze and sweeps her off her feet.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition)
“Naan mella mella thulla thulla”
The words 'mella mella' (slowly) and 'thulla thulla' (bouncing) are repeated consecutively for rhythmic emphasis and emotional intensity.
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Metaphorical imagery)
“Idhazho adhirasam inikkum pazharasam”
The heroine's delicate lips are directly compared to 'adhirasam' (a sweet traditional Tamil delicacy) and rich fruit juice to convey sweetness and allure.
Simile / Visual Imagery (Uvamai)
“Kannil theriyuthu nilavaattam”
Comparing the vision in the eyes to the moon ('nilavaattam') and describing herself metaphorically as a delicate flower ('poovai').
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Trivia
'Chain Jayapal' (1985) is an obscure Tamil action drama featuring lyrics penned by Poonguyilan. The song uses rural folk-style dance rhythms paired with catchy, nonsensical refrain beats like 'Jingilaarae' popular in 1980s B-grade cinema.
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