- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Gopura Vasalile
- Movie release year
- 1991
- Lyrics added on
- 6 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thaalaattum Poongaattru is a soulful romantic track expressing a heroine's deep yearning and agony in separation from her beloved. She describes her sleepless nights, where every thought of her lover brings both sweet thrills and painful longing, likening her soft bed to a bed of thorns. The song captures her unconditional devotion as she views her lover as a deity and her heart as his ultimate refuge.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Eppozhudhum un soppanangal / Muppozhudhum un karpanaigal”
The second letter harmony occurs with 'ppo' in 'Eppozhudhum' and 'Muppozhudhum'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Yekkam theeyaaga yedho noiyaaga / Kaanum kolangal yaavum neeyaaga”
The words at the end of the clauses rhyme with the suffix '-aaga'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Aasaiyil naal dhorum naan thozhum Aalayam neeyallavaa”
The singer metaphorically equates her beloved to a sacred temple ('Aalayam') that she worships daily.
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Trivia
Gopura Vasalile (1991) marked the Tamil directorial debut of acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Priyadarshan. The soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and this song features a revered vocal rendition by legendary singer S. Janaki.
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