- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Oh Maane Maane
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Roja Ondru Ullangaiyil Pooththathu' portrays a romantic expression of intimacy, passion, and vulnerability between two lovers. The rose blooming in the palm symbolizes the blooming of tender love and beauty in a delicate, precious space. The lovers describe losing themselves in each other's embrace, merging their identities of womanhood and manhood, and discovering true affection through physical and emotional closeness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Roja ondru ullangaiyil pooththathu”
The blossoming of love and intimacy is metaphorically expressed as a rose blooming in the palm of one's hand.
Imagery / Nature Allegory
“En kaattil indru mazhaiyaa / En jeevanae nanaigindrathaa”
Rain falling in a forest and drenching the soul represents the unexpected arrival of love and sensory bliss.
Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Un maarbil idam pidiththen / Un tholgalil mugam pudhaiththen”
Repetition of initial phonetic sounds creates a rhythmic flow across lines (Un maarbil / Un tholgalil).
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Trivia
'Oh Maane Maane' (1984) is a Tamil film starring Mohan and Urvashi. The music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and this romantic duet is rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.
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