- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. N. Surendar, Uma Ramanan, Mano
- Music director
- Manoj – Gyan
- Movie name
- Thambathyam
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful duet features a romantic banter between two lovers who frame their intimate affection in humorous legal and police terminology. The female lead urges her partner to keep his distance, pleading with him using court metaphors like asking for an adjournment ('vaaithaa') and pointing out that as an officer of law or advocate, he shouldn't break the rules by approaching her impulsively. The male lead playfully counters her reservations, insisting that love doesn't follow laws, regulations, or societal permission, comparing their natural attraction to breezes dancing across fields. Through lighthearted wordplay woven with legal terms, the song captures the joyful push-and-pull dynamics of courtship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Raththiri pagalaa paduththura paadu ammaa thaangalla”
Matching second consonants across lines ('Raththiri' / 'Sattam').
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Vakkeel neenga vaaithaa thaanga”
Playful use of courtroom and legal metaphors ('Sattam', 'Vakkeel', 'Vaaithaa') to describe romantic boundaries and delays.
Monaich Chol (Initial rhyme/alliteration)
“Aaththiram edhukku avasaram edhukku”
Repetition of initial consonants 'A' across words ('Aaththiram' / 'Avasaram').
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Trivia
The song is composed by the music director duo Manoj – Gyan for the 1987 film 'Thambathyam'. Lyricist Vaali cleverly uses courtroom jargon and police terminology ('Sattam', 'Kaaval thurai', 'Vakkeel', 'Vaaithaa') to craft an entertaining playful duet.
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