- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Sorgathin Thirappu Vizha
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This track from Sorgathin Thirappu Vizha (1981) is a playful, high-energy dance song centered on youthfulness, romance, and attraction. The speaker flirtatiously invites her lover to embrace romance, employing cheeky counting games and playful riddles. She compares her soft cheeks to sweet mango varieties like Malgova and Rumani, describing the intoxicating passion of intimate closeness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Malgova….roomaani Pazham pondra kannam ingae”
Compares the soft, sweet cheeks of the protagonist to delicious mango varieties (Malgova and Rumani).
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Idiidi ena varum mozhyathan porulethu / Pidipidi enum porulthaan”
Rhythmic repetition of words like 'idiidi' and 'pidipidi' to create a catchy, playful tempo.
Iyaibu (Rhyming Couplet)
“Malaranai thalaiyanai ena varum porulethu / Enai anai enaum porulthaan”
Rhyming line endings ('porulethu' and 'porulthaan') used as a riddle-and-answer device.
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Trivia
Sorgathin Thirappu Vizha (1981) featured music by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh, who were famous for introducing trendy Western dance beats and cabaret-style orchestration to Tamil cinema in late 70s and 80s. The song showcases lyricist Pulamaipithan's versatility in mixing colloquial English with playful Tamil wordplay.
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