- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Agni Natchathiram
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Jan 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Roja Poo Adivandhathu from Mani Ratnam's 1988 film Agni Natchathiram is a sensual and evocative romantic song. The protagonist metaphorically envisions herself as a rose blooming and swaying as she arrives in search of her beloved king. The lyrics express deep intimacy, urge her partner to abandon hesitation, and urge him to fulfill their romantic desires rather than letting time pass in simple conversation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Roja poo aadivandhathu… Raajavai thedi vandhathu..”
Comparing the heroine to a blooming 'Roja poo' (rose) seeking her 'Raaja' (king/lover).
Repetition / Reduplication (Adukkuthodar)
“Pesi pesi theeraathu aasai endrum aaraathu”
Repetition of words like 'Pesi pesi', 'Solli solli', and 'Thodu thodu' to intensify emotion and continuity.
Allusion
“Love love enbatha sol sol manmatha”
Direct reference to 'Manmatha', the Hindu deity of romantic love and passion.
Rhyme (Edugai)
“Netru neer vittathu indru ver vittathu / Nenjil ammadiyo nooru poo poothathu”
Second letter matching across adjacent lines ('Netru' / 'Nenjil').
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali and sung by S. Janaki, 'Agni Natchathiram' is celebrated for its sleek modern soundscape and groundbreaking cinematography by P. C. Sreeram.
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