- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Raghu Kumar
- Movie name
- My Dear Lisa
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 1 May 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Thodaamal Udhirum Thaamaraiyae' is a poetic romantic song from the 1987 film 'My Dear Lisa', composed by Raghu Kumar and rendered with soulful devotion by K. J. Yesudas. The protagonist compares his beloved to delicate and heavenly natural elements—a lotus that drops its petals out of pure grace, a star illuminating his sky, a flying parrot, and a river of flowing musical notes. The lyrics evoke a dreamy sanctuary made of clouds and moonlight where love blossoms into an eternal bond. The song beautifully captures the emotional and spiritual union of two lovers who discover that their togetherness is a destiny written by nature itself, celebrating love as a divine wedding hall in the presence of the moon and stars.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“En vaana veliyin thaaragaiye”
Comparing the beloved directly to a star ('thaaragaiye') in the sky of his life and a melting river of musical notes ('swara nadhiyoo').
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Thodaamal udhirum thaamaraiyae”
Repetition of the 'th' consonant sound at the start of words for melodic rhythm.
Rhetorical Question (Ainaa)
“Parandhu varum kiliyoo / Nee urugi varum swara nadhiyoo”
Poetically questioning whether she is a parrot or a flowing river of notes to heighten admiration.
Personification
“Nilavin paarvaiyil nee varum neram”
Attributing the human capability of 'gazing' to the moon ('Nilavin paarvaiyil').
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Trivia
'My Dear Lisa' (1987) is a popular 3D horror film in Tamil cinema, directed by Baby. Despite being a horror genre film, its soundtrack features this evergreen romantic melody composed by Raghu Kumar and written by Gangai Amaran, which became a lasting radio favorite thanks to K. J. Yesudas's hauntingly expressive vocals.
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