- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Alai Payum Nenjangal
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Nov 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song presents a playful, intimate dialogue between two lovers expressing passion and sweet hesitation. The male protagonist eagerly urges his beloved to indulge in romance during the daytime, arguing that true love and pleasure need not wait for nightfall. In response, the female protagonist playfully resists, citing propriety and the tradition of waiting for the night, while teasingly asking if such urgency is necessary. The song beautifully captures the delicate balance between seductive persuasion and coy reluctance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Sabalangal nooru sarasangal paaru”
The second consonant sound matches across consecutive words, creating a rhythmic harmony.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Iravalla sariyalla idhu pagal neram”
Internal and end rhyming of 'Iravalla' and 'Sariyalla' enhances the musicality of the female line.
Uruvagamb (Metaphor)
“Thaenaana neramithu thigattaatha nenjamithu”
Comparing the precious time spent together directly to sweet honey ('Thaenaana neramithu').
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Trivia
Featured in the 1983 film 'Alai Payum Nenjangal', this track features lyrics penned by the acclaimed Tamil poet and scholar Pulamaipithan, known for blending classic literary finesse with popular film lyricism.
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