- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Pournami Alaigal
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Feb 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song from 'Pournami Alaigal' (1985) is a passionate, devotionally infused romantic duet between two lovers expressing their deep adoration for each other. The woman offers complete surrender, equating her lover's feet to sacred scriptures and viewing him as her deity. In turn, the man warmly receives her, extolling her beauty and elevating her to the status of his goddess and queen. The lyrics elegantly blend romantic affection with sensual imagery, comparing the physical connection to music played on a veena and flowing rivers of bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Saranam saranam / Varanum varanum”
The words 'Saranam saranam' and 'Varanum varanum' are repeated consecutively to express intense surrender and eager welcoming.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vedhamae undhan paadhamae”
The lover's feet are directly equated to holy scriptures (Vedas), expressing divine reverence in romance.
Imagery & Metaphor
“Angangal engum undhan / Viral veenai meetadhoo”
The lover's gentle touch on the body is metaphorically compared to playing music on a Veena, evoking tactile and auditory beauty.
Simile / Visual Metaphor
“Minnal idum chinna idai”
The slimness and quick movement of the waist are compared to a flash of lightning ('Minnal').
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Trivia
'Pournami Alaigal' (1985) is a legal drama film starring Sivakumar and Ambika, directed by M. Bhaskar. The lyrics were written by legendary poet Pulamaipithan, known for blending classical literary Tamil metaphors with cinematic romantic tropes.
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