- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Yettikki Potti
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Sept 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful duet features two lovers expressing their deep romantic desire and youthful passion for each other. The female lead compares her longing to a blooming hibiscus and describes her allure, while the male lead responds with eager affection, comparing himself to a bee drawn to honey. Through poetic banter and metaphors of nature, turmeric baths, and gentle touch, the song highlights the playful tension between romantic hesitation and intense physical attraction.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Ippa samainja sembaruthi poovu”
The woman compares herself to a blooming hibiscus flower ('sembaruthi poovu') and a young doe ('vanji ilamaanu'), symbolizing youth, beauty, and innocence.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Vandaaga maaruven”
The man compares himself to a beetle ('vandaaga maaruven') seeking nectar from a flower to quench his romantic hunger.
Rhyme / Monai
“Indha manasil ethainaiyo novvu”
Internal and end rhyming schemes are used across lines such as 'poovu' and 'novvu', creating a rhythmic, musical quality typical of Vaali's folk lyrics.
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Trivia
Composed by Gangai Amaran for the film 'Yettikki Potti' (1987), this track showcases the vocal chemistry between Mano and K. S. Chithra during the late 1980s, a period when both singers frequently collaborated on energetic rural duets.
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