- Lyricist
- Kamakodiyan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Alai Osai
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from Alai Osai (1985) is an alluring romantic track expressed from the perspective of a woman longing for intimacy with her lover as night approaches. She metaphors herself as a blooming rose garden, a jasmine vine, and a treasure of gems, calling her lover her king who should come to satisfy her intense desires before youth fades.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Thaenaaru polae nee odi vaa”
Comparing the swift arrival of the lover to a flowing river of honey ('Thaenaaru polae').
Uruvagaimai (Metaphor)
“Kattazhagu pettagaththai katti kolla vaa”
Describing eyes as doe eyes ('Maan vizhi') and the woman's figure as a treasure chest of beauty ('Kattazhagu pettagam').
Monnai (Initial Alliteration)
“Maalai neram aanadhum / Unnai kaana thonum”
Matching starting consonant sound 'M' across consecutive lines ('Maalai', 'Malligai', 'Maarbilae').
Eduhai (Second letter Rhyme)
“Mottu vitta mullai kodi mella thulludhu / Kotti vacha raththinathai alla solludhu”
Rhyming of the second letter 'tt' in 'Mottu' and 'Kotti'.
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Trivia
Alai Osai (1985) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, starring Vijayakanth and Nalini. The lyrics were penned by Kamakodiyan, known for his poetic imagery in romantic numbers.
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