- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Puthu Paatu
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song depicts the auspicious lifecycle events of a woman in traditional Tamil culture, moving from her wedding day to her pregnancy ceremony (Valaikaappu). It vividly describes the bride adorned with red sandalwood paste applied using a peacock feather onto her lily-like fingers, looking like a graceful young bird in her bridal posture. The lyrics convey heart-felt blessings for a long, prosperous marriage where she walks beside her husband like a shadow, leading up to the celebration of her seventh month of pregnancy as she eagerly awaits her child.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Sengaanthal viral meedhu thozhi”
Compares the woman's delicate fingers to 'Sengaanthal' (Red Gloriosa Lily flowers).
Metaphor
“Amarndhaalae ilanchittu”
Compares the bride's gentle posture to an 'Ilanchittu' (a tender young bird).
Simile
“Nizhalaaga nadai podu neeyae”
Advises the bride to accompany her husband constantly like a shadow ('Nizhalaaga').
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Azhagaana manavaalan / Avan kooda nedungaalam”
Use of matching second consonant letters across lines, such as 'Azhagaana' and 'Avan', as well as 'Aandondru' and 'Adibaaram'.
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Trivia
The movie 'Puthu Paatu' (1990) was directed by Seeman (in his directorial venture/era context) starring Ramarajan, with a popular soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics written by legendary poet Vaali. The verses capture classic Tamil womanhood rituals such as Nalangu and Valaikaappu.
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