- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Arasilangkumari
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Oct 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thaaraa Avar Varuvaaraa is a poignant romantic track from the 1961 Tamil film Arasilangkumari. In this song, the heroine confides in her friend Thara, expressing her deep longing and anxiety over whether her beloved will return to her. She wonders if he understands her heart's deep yearning and whether he will shower her with endless bliss. Throughout the song, she imagines intimate moments of joy, picturing him playing the veena of her heart, lulling her in a swing of new beginnings, and showering her with everlasting love. The thought of his return fills her with immense joy despite her anxiety.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (இியைபு / Rhyme)
“Thaaraa avar varuvaaraa”
The repetitive use of the suffix '-vaaraa' at the end of consecutive lines creates a melodic monorhyme structure.
Uruvagham (உருவகம் / Metaphor)
“Idhaya veenai thannil”
The heart is metaphorically depicted as a stringed instrument (veena) to symbolize inner feelings played by the lover.
Uruvagham (உருவகம் / Metaphor)
“Inba mazhai thannaiyae pozhivaaraa”
Bliss is expressed as a shower of rain, symbolizing abundance and emotional satisfaction.
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Trivia
The film Arasilangkumari (1961) stars M. G. Ramachandran and Padmini. The soundtrack was composed by the legendary G. Ramanathan, with lyrics written by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam, and this song was sung by P. Susheela.
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