- Lyricist
- Aa Pa Rasa
- Singer
- M. L. R. Karthikeyan
- Music director
- Al Rufian
- Movie name
- Aramudaitha Kombu
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Dec 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song expressed through 'Thalirae Thalirae' is a deeply emotional declaration of transformative love. The male protagonist recounts how he used to lead a rugged, isolated, and aimless life. Encountering his beloved changes his entire world—softening his hardened demeanor like a rough rock wrapped by a delicate vine.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Kaaththiloru poonjiraga maathiputta”
Comparing the protagonist's transformation from a tough person into something light and delicate ('Kaaththiloru poonjiraga maathiputta' - changed into a feather in the wind).
Uvamaani (Metaphor / Simile)
“Avara kodiya…paarayila Nee nulanju suththikitta”
Comparing the heroine's embrace to a bean vine climbing and wrapping around a hard rock ('Avara kodiya paarayila...').
Emona / Rhyme (Monai)
“Edhama modhuriyae Sogama saaguranae”
Initial letter rhyme / alliteration in Tamil poetry, seen in 'Edhama' and 'Sogama', 'Padhama' and 'Kolanji'.
Metaphor
“Thalirae… thalirae… / Kodiyae… kodiyae…”
Addressing the beloved metaphorically as 'Thalirae' (tender sprout) and 'Kodiyae' (creeper vine).
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Trivia
This soulful track is composed by Al Rufian for the 2023 Tamil film 'Aramudaitha Kombu'. Written by Aa Pa Rasa and sung by MLR Karthikeyan, the song blends folk-pop sensibilities with intimate lyricism detailing rural romantic devotion.
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